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Across
  1. 1. A written or printed paper that provides information
  2. 4. The power to act, speak, or think without restraint
  3. 5. The judicial branch that interprets laws
  4. 6. A process by which people vote for leaders
  5. 8. A proposed law presented to a legislative body
  6. 9. Mechanisms that prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
  7. 10. The three parts of government: executive, legislative, and judicial
  8. 13. The legislative branch of the U.S. government
  9. 16. The sharing of power between national and state governments
  10. 17. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
  11. 18. Trade or business regulated by Congress
Down
  1. 1. A formal discussion of opposing arguments
  2. 2. A distinct provision in a legal document
  3. 3. The sections of the Constitution
  4. 7. A system of government by the whole population
  5. 9. An agreement where each side gives up something
  6. 11. A formal change to the Constitution
  7. 12. Relating to a system of government where power is divided
  8. 14. A formal meeting for discussion of issues
  9. 15. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws