Across
- 6. the federal principle or system of government
- 9. release from slavery
- 11. One part of a contract or document
- 12. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
- 13. Having the correct relationship of size
- 15. diminish in value over a period of time
- 16. having two branches or chambers
- 17. a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Down
- 1. provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
- 2. Events that take place at the same time
- 3. Downtime in economic activity
- 4. Making a change
- 5. to deeply respect or hold someone or something in high esteem
- 7. a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president
- 8. To reach an agreement after both sides give up part of what they asked for
- 10. Give up or surrender
- 14. a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority