Across
- 4. The clause stating that the Constitution and federal laws are the "supreme Law of the Land."
- 7. The number of states that originally had to approve the Constitution for it to take effect.
- 11. The part of government created by Article I.
- 13. The highest court in the federal judiciary.
- 15. The process of returning a crime suspect to the state where the crime was committed.
- 17. "Full _____ and Credit" requires states to honors other states legal decisions
- 18. The division of authority among the three branches to prevent any single part from becoming too powerful.
- 22. The chamber of Congress, where membership is based on a state's population.
- 23. The specific name of the legislative branch, which is divided into two parts.
- 24. The introduction to the Constitution that explains its main purposes.
- 25. The minimum age required to serve as President.
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- 1. The formal process of approving a proposed amendment.
- 2. The head of the Executive Branch and Commander in Chief .
- 3. The part of government created by Article III.
- 5. A system established by the Constitution where power is shared between national and state governments.
- 6. The collective name for the first ten amendments added to protect individual freedoms.
- 8. The seven main sections of the Constitution that set up the structure of the government.
- 9. The chamber of Congress where every state has exactly two members.
- 10. The length of the term for federal judges, described as "during good behavior."
- 12. The amendment that extended voting rights to women.
- 14. The part of government created by Article II.
- 16. The power of the President to reject a law passed by Congress.
- 19. The clause in Article I that allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its listed powers.
- 20. Article VI states that no _____ test shall ever be required to hold public office.
- 21. An official change or addition to the Constitution.
