What Does American Democracy Mean to Me?

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Across
  1. 2. A core value that ensures everyone is treated the same under the law (8 letters).
  2. 3. A key aspect of democracy that allows citizens to choose their leaders (7 letters).
  3. 5. Working together towards a common goal (11 letters).
  4. 6. Freedom from external control or influence (9 letters).
Down
  1. 1. The freedom to follow one's own path and make personal choices (7 letters)
  2. 4. The state of being one, especially in a political context (5 letters).