Across
- 8. A strong desire to achieve power or success.
- 9. A system of government controlled by an absolute ruler.
- 11. To intrude on or take away another's rights or authority.
- 12. Providing extra help or support.
- 13. Freedom; the ability to make choices.
- 14. A document establishing the structure and powers of government.
- 16. A government in which citizens elect people to make decisions.
- 17. Fair; not favoring one side.
- 18. Related to the rules and principles established by a constitution.
- 19. of Powers --Dividing government authority among different branches.
Down
- 1. and Balances--A system allowing each branch to limit the power of the others.
- 2. The branch of government that interprets laws.
- 3. A system that divides power between national and state governments.
- 4. The power or right to make decisions.
- 5. Protections that prevent harm or misuse of power.
- 6. A group with shared interests that may oppose other groups.
- 7. The branch of government that carries out laws.
- 10. of Power---When too much authority is held by one person or group.
- 13. The branch of government that makes laws.
- 15. Cruel or oppressive use of power.