Across
- 6. Branch of government led by the President that carries out the laws
- 9. a settlement of a dispute byElectoral Collegeg up some demands
- 12. body of electors that elects the president and vice president of the United States
- 13. an application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed.
- 16. Part of Congress with 2 representatives from each state who serve for six year terms
- 17. of Representatives the lower house of a legislative body (as the U.S. Congress) currently has 435 members, based on the population of the state, who serve in two year terms
Down
- 1. Branch of government that interprets the laws, courts and the court system, including the Supreme Court
- 2. the usually explanatory introductory part of a constitution or statute
- 3. Congress - the branch of government that makes the laws
- 4. The division of power between the federal (national) government and the states
- 5. Sovereignty The people have the right to alter (change) or abolish (get rid of) their government
- 7. Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong federal (national) government
- 8. a proposed law
- 10. People who opposed a strong federal government and favored states' rights
- 11. vote each person gets one vote
- 13. to change for the better
- 14. to approve
- 15. to refuse to admit or approve; to reject