Constitution Crossword

2. Senate rule that stops a debate
5. also known as the executive branch of the government
6. a draft of a proposed law
8. the last clause of section 8 of the Constitution's first article
9. The Bill of Rights has 10 of these
10. an official count of the population
12. part of the legislative branch that makes and passes federal laws
13. non-specific rights that are used to help carry out enumerated powers
16. the USA's system of government
18. all of the legislative branch (both senate and house of representatives)
19. system of counterbalancing influences thought of by James Madison
20. the use of speeches to delay/stop the passing of a bill

1. also known as the judicial branch of the government
3. powers that are listed out clearly
4. list of amendments that ensure civil rights
7. one of the three branches of government that is made up of the president
11. a controversial political doctrine
14. one of the three branches of government that is made up of the senate and house of representatives
15. one of the three branches of government that is made up of the supreme court
17. part of the legislative branch that makes bills