Across
- 3. The plan that explains how the United States government works and what powers it has.
- 4. A change or addition to the Constitution (like the Bill of Rights).
- 7. The first set of rules for the United States that made a weak national government.
- 8. The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect basic freedoms, such as free speech and fair trials.
- 9. The idea of dividing government jobs into different branches so no one group has too much power.
- 10. Ways each branch of government can limit the power of the others to keep things fair.
Down
- 1. The part of the government (led by the President) that carries out and enforces laws.
- 2. The part of the government (Congress) that makes laws.
- 5. The part of the government (courts) that decides if laws follow the Constitution.
- 6. The sharing of power between the national government and state governments.