Across
- 5. A _______ was added to the U.S constitution
- 10. A meeting help in Philadelphia where delegates from the states discussed the changes needed in the government plan
- 11. The idea that the government's authority comes from the people
- 12. When carrying out the law,the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably with this concept.
- 13. A system of government in which the power to govern belongs to the people
- 14. The 1st national government of America
- 15. System that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
Down
- 1. A written plan that provides the basic framework of government
- 2. A person who is required to defend themself in a legal action
- 3. Putting someone on trial more than once for the same crime
- 4. A judges order that authorizes police or officials to take action
- 6. The formal listing of the basic rights of U.S citizens
- 7. Trade and other business dealings between two or more states
- 8. Giving a testimony that can be later used against oneself
- 9. A country governed by elected representatives