Across
- 1. lead our towns, cities, and counties
- 5. This president funded new social programs to stop poverty and supported additional funding for education.
- 8. During his presidency, he worked to maintain the balance of world peace after World War II.
- 10. a type of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions for them
- 11. During his presidency, he worked to promote world peace following the Cold War.
- 12. a group of people who share similar basic views about government
Down
- 2. working to create laws and rules that benefit everyone
- 3. During his time in office, this president faced many challenges, including the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
- 4. a written request to a government official signed by many citizens
- 6. control laws within each state
- 7. each branch of the U.S. government has the power to check on the other two
- 9. divided into three branches - executive, legislative, and judicial branches