Across
- 1. The amendment that gave women the right to vote
- 3. of Confederation The first U.S. government, before the Constitution
- 8. The right to bear arms is protected by this amendment
- 12. The power to declare laws unconstitutional belongs to this branch
- 13. The President belongs to this branch
- 15. The branch of government that makes laws
- 17. The amendment that abolished slavery
- 18. The longest-serving term for a Supreme Court Justice
Down
- 2. The amendment that limits the President to two terms
- 4. The introduction to the Constitution
- 5. Hundred The number of U.S. Senators
- 6. Sovereignty The principle that government power comes from the people
- 7. The group of advisors to the President
- 8. The number of articles in the Constitution
- 9. The first amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
- 10. Court The highest court in the United States
- 11. of Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- 14. College The group that officially elects the President
- 16. and Balances The system that ensures no branch becomes too powerful
- 19. Years The term length for a U.S. President