This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 19 clues. Answers range from 4 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
People who opposed the Constitution became known as _________.
Protects individual rights.
Ways each branch exercises some control over the other two: veto, override, Judicial Review, etc...
Override a veto, Approve Presidential appointments, Ratify treaties, Impeach President, & Funding for executive agencies. Who does these?
Rate a law unconstitutional, Rule on meaning of laws, Rule executive actions unconstitutional, & Preside over impeachment hearings. Who does this?
The _________ branch enforces laws.
Powers is divided between the national government, and the state government.
People who supported the Constitution became known as ________.
Supreme Court, and lower federal courts.
The _________ branch makes laws.
A central government with _______ power was the solution for the Articles of Confederation.
Specific powers are listed and prohibited.
Veto bills, Implements laws, Appoints judges, Pardon criminals, & Treaties with other countries. Who does these?
Each branch has specific duties preventing anyone from becoming too powerful.
The Constitution is the _______ law of the land.
Explains how the Constitution can be amended.
The Preamble,_________, & The Amendments are the 3 divided sections of the Constitution.
A set of rules and values to guide the actions of those who govern and those who are governed.
The Articles of Confederation government proved to be ______.