Across
- 7. The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something.
- 9. The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
- 10. and Balances A principle of government that ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.
- 12. Groups of individuals with a common political purpose, often in conflict.
- 14. The system or group of people governing an organized community.
- 15. Written documents that outline the framework of government.
- 17. The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Down
- 1. The concerns or stakes of individuals or groups in political matters.
- 2. Political entities that make up the United States.
- 3. The act of joining together, particularly referring to the states.
- 4. The formal approval of the Constitution by the states.
- 5. A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
- 6. Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.
- 8. The citizens or inhabitants of a nation.
- 9. A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions.
- 11. The ability or capacity to influence or direct the behavior of others.
- 12. Supporters of the proposed Constitution who advocated for a strong central government.
- 13. The fundamental principles and laws of the United States.
- 16. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent units.
