US History 9/22

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Across
  1. 2. – Branch of government that interprets laws.
  2. 4. – Supreme power or authority.
  3. 5. – Introduction to the Constitution stating its purpose.
  4. 8. – Dividing government responsibilities among branches.
  5. 9. – The first ten amendments protecting individual freedoms.
  6. 11. – The idea that government gets its power from the people.
  7. 13. – Branch of government that enforces laws.
  8. 14. – A change or addition to the Constitution.
  9. 15. – Document declaring independence from Britain.
  10. 16. – The supreme law of the United States.
  11. 19. – First President of the United States.
  12. 20. – Supporter of the Constitution and strong central government.
Down
  1. 1. – The first U.S. government plan before the Constitution.
  2. 3. – System to keep government branches from becoming too powerful.
  3. 6. – Branch of government that makes laws.
  4. 7. – A government where people elect representatives.
  5. 10. – Meeting where the Constitution was written.
  6. 12. – To officially approve a document or law.
  7. 17. – Sharing power between state and national governments.
  8. 18. – Opponent of the Constitution fearing too much federal power.