American Revolution & Constitution

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  1. 3. The name for the first 10 amendments, guaranteeing rights like speech and religion.
  2. 6. A major grievance of the colonists; representation was sought for this power.
  3. 8. A person who sided with Great Britain during the war.
  4. 9. The highest court in the Judicial Branch.
  5. 11. The author of the Declaration of Independence.
  6. 14. Commander of the Continental Army and the first U.S. President.
  7. 16. The branch of government that enforces the laws; led by the President.
  8. 17. The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
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  1. 1. The group of advisors to the President, established by tradition, not the Constitution.
  2. 2. The branch of government that interprets laws and includes the Supreme Court.
  3. 4. The number of senators each state has.
  4. 5. Often called the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in writing it.
  5. 7. To formally approve a treaty, amendment, or appointment; the Senate does this for treaties.
  6. 10. The branch of government that includes the House and the Senate.
  7. 12. Opening statement of the Constitution that begins, "We the People..."
  8. 13. The first and longest part of the Constitution, which creates the Legislative Branch.
  9. 15. The king of Great Britain during the American Revolution.