Government by the People

6. Government defined by a written plan of law
8. Theory that the power of government comes from the agreement of the people.
10. Enlightenment philosopher who influenced the development of government in the U.S.
12. Branch of government that makes laws.

1. Government where power is distributed between different levels like state and local authority.
2. Branch of government that executes the laws.
3. Government that abuses its power by taking citizens rights.
4. Idea that the government only has the power defined by law.
5. Theory that people's liberties are inherent to them.
7. Branch of government that interprets laws.
9. Government by citizens.
11. Government by representatives.