Fourth of July

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Across
  1. 4. U.S. laws are explicitly written
  2. 8. represent the 50 states on U.S. flag
  3. 9. a small hand-held firework
  4. 10. to be a sovereign nation U.S. claims _______ from Britain
  5. 14. "Star Spangled Banner"
  6. 15. overthrowing the government
  7. 16. Joe Biden
Down
  1. 1. controlled explosions of different colors for display
  2. 2. first ten amendments to the constitution
  3. 3. a large, controlled outdoor fire
  4. 5. represent the 13 original colonies on U.S. flag
  5. 6. public procession with marching bands and floats
  6. 7. having a meal outdoors
  7. 8. the ability of a state to govern itself
  8. 11. crime of betraying ones country
  9. 12. House of Representatives & the Senate
  10. 13. grilling food over an open fire
  11. 15. form of government where people elect their representatives