United States Government

2. A system of leaders and laws that makes decisions for a community, state, or nation.
5. The plan for our government and the highest law in the United States.
8. form of government where citizens elect leaders and help choose their government.
10. The branch of government, led by the Supreme Court, that makes sure laws follow the Constitution.
11. are the Tier 3 government vocabulary words simplified for a crossword puzzle, formatted as single words with simple, 4th-grade definitions grounded in the reading:
12. A system that keeps one branch from becoming too powerful by letting each branch limit the power of the others.
13. Duties citizens are expected to do, such as voting, serving on a jury, and paying taxes.

1. A government that gets its power from the people, where citizens elect leaders to represent them.
3. The branch of government led by the President that carries out laws.
4. A document that lists important rights and freedoms, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
6. An election rule where everyone gets one vote and the choice with the most votes wins.
7. The branch of government made up of Congress that makes laws.
9. Freedoms protected for citizens, including the right to vote, freedom of speech, and a trial by jury.