Across
- 2. of Rights The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
- 7. A person who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
- 9. A change or addition to a law
- 10. A deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want
- 13. A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
- 15. Branch The part of a government that interprets laws
- 16. Sovereignty When the government’s power comes from the consent of the people; if the government goes against the will of the people, then they have the right to change the government
- 17. A meeting where people gather together for a common purpose
- 18. A person who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
Down
- 1. of Powers The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
- 3. Branch The part of a government that makes laws
- 4. When power is shared by the national and state governments
- 5. A section of a legal document or agreement
- 6. A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do
- 8. The amount of time a position can be held; for example, a presidential term
- 11. A document’s introduction that states its purpose
- 12. Government When a government’s power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties; these laws are written in a constitution
- 14. To officially approve something
- 17. and Balances Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches
- 19. Branch The part of a government that enforces laws