Across
- 3. The elected head of the executive branch of the United States.
- 4. of Rights, The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
- 6. Court, The highest judicial body in the United States
- 8. The presence of different cultures, ethnicities, and ideas within a society.
- 9. A serious disagreement or struggle between opposing groups.
- 11. The physical features, climates, and location of places.
- 12. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- 14. War, The conflict between the North and South from 1861 to 1865 over slavery and states’ rights.
- 15. The organization that makes and enforces laws for a country or community.
- 17. Destiny, The 19th century belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
- 18. of Independence, The 1776 document that declared the American colonies free from British rule.
- 19. A form of government where people have the power to vote and make decisions.
- 20. The movement of people from one place to another.
Down
- 1. A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
- 2. The status of being a legal member of a country, with rights and responsibilities.
- 5. Freedoms or privileges that individuals are entitle to by law.
- 7. The system of producing and exchanging goods and services.
- 10. The foundational document outlining the laws and principles of the U.S. government.
- 13. War, The war fought by American colonies to gain independence from Britain.
- 16. A formal change or addition to a law or legal document.