Across
- 2. Women’s suffrage
- 9. Power is concentrated in the hands of the regional governments
- 13. Established limited government
- 15. Any individual attempting to influence the legislative process.
- 17. Fear the power of a strong central government and wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
- 20. Unlimited debate on a bill in the Senate.
- 21. Written as an attempt to gain support for the new US Constitution
- 25. Power is concentrated in the hands of one central government
- 29. Impeached due to violation of Tenure of Office Act.
- 30. Powers that belong to the state governments
- 31. The courts have power to declare laws and actions of Congress and the president unconstitutional
- 32. President negotiates treaties and executive agreements with foreign countries.
- 33. The President is ultimately chosen by receiving at least 270 out of 538 votes from this institution
- 36. Right to vote cannot be denied on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
- 37. Authored idea of natural rights
- 39. Addition to a bill.
- 40. Power is shared between the central and regional governments
- 41. Created separation of powers in a government system
- 44. Permanent committees in Congress responsible for reviewing and potentially killing bills
- 45. Example of 1st Amendment limitation
- 46. Rights of the People not specifically listed in the Constitution
- 47. Citizens voting to approve or reject laws passed by a state legislature
Down
- 1. Established habeas corpus
- 3. Established parliament’s power over the king and the rights of English citizens
- 4. Washington DC receives 3 electoral votes
- 5. Original author of Social Contract Theory. Believed citizens should give up theirrights to one absolute ruler
- 6. Believed common good to be more important than individual liberties
- 7. Political Parties nominate candidate to run for President in General Election.
- 8. President can deny the passing of a bill
- 10. 25 years old, 7 year citizen, 2 year term, led by Speaker of the House, representation based on population, and sole power of impeachment
- 11. Citizens can propose laws and submit them directly to voters.
- 12. Advisors chosen by President and approved by Senate. Ex. Secretary of State
- 14. Powers that are shared by the national and state governments.
- 16. The national government & constitution are the supreme law of the land.
- 18. Powers that belong to national governmen
- 19. Congress can’t pass a law making an act illegal after it has been committed
- 22. Powers of the national government that are not specifically listed in the constitution
- 23. Extended Due Process rights to the states, defined citizenship, and guaranteed equality under the law
- 24. An investigation of an elected official by the legislative branch
- 26. Joint committee made up of members of the House and Senate to work out differences in an approved bill
- 27. Elected President who was impeached due to perjury and obstruction of justice.
- 28. The people are the source of authority for the government
- 34. President can propose legislation to Congress
- 35. Due Process
- 38. Moved voting age from 21 to 18
- 42. Foreign Policy tool that is an economic sanction; refusal to trade.
- 43. Electoral process through which citizens can vote an elected official out of office.