Crossword Puzzle

1. Process – The legal requirement that the government must respect all rights owed to a person under the law.
3. of Speech – The right to express opinions without government punishment.
6. – The system or people in power who make and enforce laws for a society.
9. – The state of being treated the same under the law.
10. – Freedoms or protections that every person is entitled to.
11. of a Citizen – Things citizens should do, like vote, stay informed, and participate in community life.
13. Branch – The branch of government that makes the laws (Congress).
16. Rights – Rights that all people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
17. – A legally recognized member of a country with rights and responsibilities.

1. of a Citizen – Things citizens must do, like obey laws, pay taxes, and serve on juries.
2. – The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that states the goals of government.
4. – A system of government in which the people rule, often by voting.
5. of the Governed – The idea that government gets its power from the people it governs.
7. Branch – The branch of government that enforces the laws (President and administration).
8. Branch – The branch of government that interprets laws and decides if they are constitutional (courts).
12. of Powers – Dividing government authority among different branches to prevent abuse of power.
14. Contract – An agreement between the people and their government in which people give up some freedom in exchange for protection of rights.
15. – Cruel and oppressive rule by one person or a small group.