Across
- 4. - this branch of government makes laws, also known as Congress
- 5. - idea that the people rule and are in control of the government
- 10. - government is limited by rule of law, meaning that all citizens and government officials must obey laws
- 12. - this branch enforces the laws, includes the president and the military
- 13. - power is shared between the state and national governments
- 14. - to make a change to a document, in this case the Constitution
- 15. - Written in 1787, this was ratified and included a Bill of Rights
Down
- 1. - this branch interprets and studies laws passed by Congress, includes the Supreme Court
- 2. - each branch of government checks the actions of the others to ensure there is no abuse of power
- 3. - Responsibilities of citizens, including voting and serving on juries
- 6. - citizens' basic freedoms are outlined and protected under the Bill of Rights
- 7. - government power is split between three branches of government
- 8. - Protects the rights of American citizens from the government
- 9. - the citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf
- 11. - process for immigrats to become U.S. citizens, including being at least 18 years old and swearing allegiance to the U.S.