Across
- 1. A person who moves from another country, usually for permanent residence
- 4. The division of powers between the federal (national) and state governments
- 7. Two-House Legislature
- 13. Chief Executive's power to reject a bill passed by legislature
- 14. A form of government where the people rule; leaders usually elected
- 19. The power of each branch to limit the power of another branch
- 21. A formal statement, or proclamation
- 22. The people (citizens) being ruled by the government
- 24. John Locke's idea that without government, society would be chaos
- 25. Upper house of Congress. Two representatives per state. 100 members.
- 26. Powers shared by the federal (national) and state governments
- 27. To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
Down
- 2. A governing body that makes state laws (VA's legislative branch)
- 3. Leader of the Senate. Currently Kamala Harris.
- 5. A form of government where power is passed down through bloodline
- 6. Powers given to the state governments
- 8. The legal process to become a citizen
- 9. Powers NOT specifically mentioned in the Constitution
- 10. The study of citizenship
- 11. A form of government where power is taken by force
- 12. Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
- 15. A change to a document
- 16. Introduction to the U.S. Constitution, states purpose of Constitution; We the People
- 17. Having rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen and gov. protecting in return
- 18. Leader of the House of Representatives. Currently Kevin McCarthy.
- 20. Lower house of Congress. Based on State population. 435 members
- 23. Formal approval
