Across
- 3. next in line to be president
- 5. A supporter of federal government
- 8. A set of rules that guides how a country,state,or other political organization works
- 9. An elected official serving as chief of state
- 13. designed to protect the security and power of the small states
- 14. served as first president of the united states
- 16. A government structure involving two houses or two legislative bodies that are seperated
- 17. The highest tribunal in a political unit
- 18. An introductory statement
- 19. A formal meeting of delegates for discussion and action
- 20. separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are included to share power
Down
- 1. includes the supreme court and other federal courts
- 2. the first 10 amendments to the constitution
- 4. outlined a strong national government with only the 3 branches
- 6. established the United States legislature
- 7. The upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
- 10. consists of the president and enforces laws
- 11. A change or an addition to the terms of a contract or document
- 12. division of government responsibilities to limit any one branch from exercising the core function of another
- 15. Made up of the house and senate and makes all laws