Ava Lopez Crossword Puzzle

1. The three branches of government are the legislative, executive, and ________.
4. One core principle our constitution is based on is self-government, also called popular __________.
6. The Virginia Plan called for _________ representation in both houses of congress.
9. Things came to a head in 1785; farmers revolted against the government in this revolt.
10. Police need this to enter a suspect’s house or search their vehicle.
11. The First __________ amendments to the Constitution are the Bill of Rights.
16. How many delegates met over the summer to decide how strong our government was?
17. Our first constitution was the ________ of _________.
18. A group of advisors that help the President make decisions.
20. When congress passes a law, the president can _______ or reject it.
23. The constitution is _______, or changeable.
24. The United States became independent in 1776, but the Constitution didn't go into effect until _______.
25. The ________ amendment gives people the right to bear arms.

2. The _________ could enforce laws, collect taxes, and manage the nation's finances.
3. How many seats are there in the House of Representatives?
5. In _______, state representatives met to discuss changing the Articles of Confederation.
7. The introduction that sets out the goals of the constitution?
8. A ________ is a basic set of rules for the government.
12. The Capitol Building is home to the _________ branch of government- congress.
13. Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?
14. The senate always has _____ representatives for every state. With 50 states, 100 people.
15. Which amendment states that people have the right to due process?
19. Shays rebellion was a _______-_________ call for the country.
21. What group of people wrote the constitution?
22. The country gets delegated powers, and the states get __________ powers.