Across
- 5. author of the Constitution
- 6. compromised created bicameral legislature
- 7. plan created for the small states
- 10. plan for the large states based on population
- 13. way to ensure no branch as too much power
- 14. an addition to a document
- 15. rights protected by the Bill of Rights
- 16. every state gets equal representation
- 17. an agreement between opposing groups
- 18. group in favor of ratifying the Constitution
- 19. approval of a document or policy
- 21. branch that has the power to make or write laws
- 22. branch that enforces laws
- 25. amendment state rights
- 26. legislative body having two chambers or houses
Down
- 1. location of Constitutional Convention
- 2. document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of government
- 3. way to count slaves in the population
- 4. deals with criminals
- 8. amendment peoples' rights
- 9. includes courts, judges, and the power to review laws and settle disagreements
- 11. created bicameral legislature
- 12. group that wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
- 20. political system in which power is shared between a national/central govt. and state govts.
- 23. amendment says no cruel and unusual punishment
- 24. amendment protection from unreasonable searches and seizures