Across
- 3. college the system used to officially elect the president
- 4. a group of people who decide facts in a court case
- 5. A change or addition to the constitution
- 10. compromise an agreement that created two houses in congress
- 11. a system where power is shared between national and state governments
- 13. not allowed by the constitution
- 16. the branch that carries out and enforces laws
Down
- 1. a lawmaking busy with two houses
- 2. a past court decision used to decide future cases
- 6. To take away someone’s rights or freedom
- 7. the branch that interprets laws
- 8. the branch of government that makes laws
- 9. sovereignty the idea that government power comes from the people
- 12. of law the idea that everyone must follow the law
- 14. A formal charge accusing someone of a serious crime
- 15. Amendment Says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states