Across
- 4. President’s group of advisors
- 6. bicameral branch of the U.S. government. Makes the laws. (House of Representatives and Senate)
- 9. highest court of the United States. Nine justices. Upholds the Constitution.
- 10. the replacement plan of government for the United States. A living document.
- 11. to owe money
- 12. chamber (group) of Congress made up of two representatives per state. Confirms President's appointments, approves treaties, has impeachment trial and conviction powers, proposes legislation, and oversees the federal budget.
- 13. created by John Locke, the idea that there is an unstated agreement between an authority (government) and its people. The people agree to give up freedoms (follow rules) in exchange for protection and privileges.
Down
- 1. branch of the U.S. government. Enforces laws (includes the President, his advisors, and federal agencies)
- 2. the United States first attempt of government. A key feature being a loose assembly of states or weak federal government
- 3. a way of structuring government in which power is held by the states with some duties resting with the federal government and others shared
- 5. a change to the Constitution. Requires a 2/3 approval from both houses of the legislature and 3/4 approval from the states (Convention of States or State Legislature)
- 7. branch of the U.S. Government. Interprets laws and upholds the U.S. Constitution. (Supreme Court and other federal courts)
- 8. chamber (group) of Congress based on population. Starts money raising bills, conducts investigations, starts impeachment, decides close presidential elections, and proposes legislation.