Civics Crossword 2

3. Established in 1607, this colony became the first permanent English colony in America
7. Article _____ of the Constitution tells how the Legislative Branch of government should work
11. George ________ was the first president of the United States
13. The name given to a clash between British soldiers and Bostonians was the "Boston ______" - several colonists were killed
15. John _____ was Vice President under George Washington and the second President of the United States
18. July 4th is celebrated as _________ Day
19. The duty of the Supreme Court is to ____ laws
21. The ______ Continental Congress called for peace, made preparations for war, and declared independence

1. The _____ court is the highest court in the United States
2. On July 4th, we celebrate independence from _______ ________
4. How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
5. The colors of the United States flag are red, white, and ______
6. The president is the _____-in-chief of the United States Army and Navy
8. Also known as the _______ (or Connecticut) Compromise established that the House of Representatives would be based on population and the Senate would be based on equal representation
9. The _______ is the supreme law of the land
10. One of the two houses of Congress, historically known as the upper house
12. The ______ becomes President of the United States if the current president should die.
14. The ______ of the House becomes president if both the current President AND Vice President should die
16. The pilgrims came to America for ______ freedom
17. Patrick ______ was a Virginia patriot whose eloquent speeches helped to stir up resistance to Britain
20. Article _____ of the Constitution tells how the Executive Branch of government should work