The US Government Crossword

6. The current government of the United States.
8. The ____________ Court is the highest court in America.
9. The system of ___________ and balances makes sure no part of government is too powerful in the United States.
12. The branch of government that makes laws.
14. Supreme court justices are _____________ for life.
16. The large government that rules over the entire country.
18. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the ___________ of Rights.
19. The Legislative Branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the ______________.
21. The first sentence to the Constitution.
23. No illegal search and seizure is in this amendment.
24. A law making body with two branches.
25. When something is fair and unbiased.

1. The right to bear arms is in this amendment.
2. This person breaks a tie in the Senate.
3. A jury that is unable to reach a decision.
4. I plead the _________ means you don't have to speak against yourself.
5. The branch of government that decides if laws are constitutional or not.
7. A rule or law that directs peoples' actions.
10. This amendment deals with fair trials.
11. Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and voting are all examples of ________ duties.
13. The branch of government that enforces the laws.
15. The head of the Executive Branch is the _________.
16. Rights to free speech, assembly, press, religion are in this Amendment.
17. To change something.
20. There are _____ Senators per state.
21. The number of representatives in the House is based on _______________.
22. You need 270 votes to win the ____________ College and become President.