Across
- 2. A system where people have the power to choose their leaders.
- 3. Fair treatment for all people.
- 6. Shared power between the national and state governments.
- 8. The ability or right to control or influence others.
- 9. of Law The idea that no one is above the law
- 13. The people and institutions that make and carry out laws.
- 14. A basic freedom, like speech or religion.
- 15. The leader of the executive branch in the United States.
- 17. A person who belongs to a country and has rights and duties.
Down
- 1. The beginning of the Constitution that states its goals.
- 4. What governments make to keep order and protect people.
- 5. Court The court that has the highest authority in the U.S.
- 6. The condition of being free.
- 7. A change or addition to the Constitution.
- 10. A group that makes laws for the nation.
- 11. The written plan for the government of the United States.
- 12. The right to make a choice in an election.
- 16. The fair and equal use of laws.
- 17. and Balances A system where each branch of government can limit the others