Across
- 3. Things citizens are required to do by law (paying taxes).
- 4. People choose who will govern them through elections.
- 7. A person who owes loyalty and is entitled to the protection of a nation.
- 9. Changes to the constitution.
- 11. A type of government where leaders and citizen have to follow the rules of the constitution.
- 12. Things citizens should voluntarily do, such as voting.
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- 1. Power is divided between the national and state governments.
- 2. This branch of government determines if laws are constitutional.
- 5. Checks & _______ gives each branch of government power over the other two.
- 6. The Bill of Rights guarantees our ________ rights.
- 8. Establishes the rules for the government.
- 10. This branch of government writes the laws.