Across
- 6. A society that does not have a governing body or authorities
- 9. A principle under which all persons, institutions, and governments are accountable to laws.
- 10. This philosopher believed that people are evil. Therefore, government is necessary because people need to be controlled
- 11. A government in which every decision is made by all of the citizens rather than by elected representatives
- 12. A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
- 16. This clause explains why Utah respects Nevada’s marriage laws
- 17. An agreement between the ruled and their rules defining the rights and duties of each
- 18. The government is divided into three branches with distinct duties
- 19. A government in which the king or queen reign as leaders
- 21. Taxing, borrowing money, making and enforcing laws, and establishing courts
- 22. Judges can declare a law unconstitutional and stop laws that have already passed.
Down
- 1. A government in which power is in the hands of one military or political leader
- 2. Principle of government says "We the People"
- 3. This clause declares that the US Constitution has the final authority on any state law
- 4. Each branch of the government has some measure of influence over the other branches
- 5. A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority
- 7. Term meaning "rule by the people"
- 8. A government in which people elect representatives who vote on laws for them
- 13. This clause states that Congress has the power to make any laws necessary to carry out its powers
- 14. Government principle is illustrated by the Bill of Rights
- 15. An early example of the people running their own government
- 20. This philosopher believed that people are born mostly kind and the duty of that government is to protect the natural rights of the people.