How does the organization of a federal system of government impact citizens?

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Across
  1. 1. Powers shared by both state and national governments.
  2. 5. The national government of the United States.
  3. 6. Government actions and decisions on public issues.
  4. 11. Being a legal member of a country with rights and responsibilities.
  5. 12. A change or addition made to the Constitution.
  6. 14. Powers specifically given to the national government.
  7. 17. A system where each branch limits the powers of the others.
  8. 18. The branch responsible for enforcing laws.
  9. 19. States that federal laws are above state laws when conflicts happen.
Down
  1. 1. Rights that protect citizens from unfair treatment.
  2. 2. Dividing government power among three branches.
  3. 3. The percentage of eligible voters who participate in elections.
  4. 4. A system where power is shared between the national and state governments.
  5. 7. The document that explains the structure and powers of government.
  6. 8. Amendment stating powers not given to the federal government belong to states or people.
  7. 9. The branch responsible for making laws.
  8. 10. A government where citizens participate in decision-making.
  9. 13. Powers kept by state governments.
  10. 15. The branch responsible for interpreting laws.
  11. 16. The lawmaking body of the federal government.