Week #17 Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. lead our towns, cities, and counties
  2. 5. This president funded new social programs to stop poverty and supported additional funding for education.
  3. 8. During his presidency, he worked to maintain the balance of world peace after World War II.
  4. 10. a type of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions for them
  5. 11. During his presidency, he worked to promote world peace following the Cold War.
  6. 12. a group of people who share similar basic views about government
Down
  1. 2. working to create laws and rules that benefit everyone
  2. 3. During his time in office, this president faced many challenges, including the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
  3. 4. a written request to a government official signed by many citizens
  4. 6. control laws within each state
  5. 7. each branch of the U.S. government has the power to check on the other two
  6. 9. divided into three branches - executive, legislative, and judicial branches