Civics vocabulary crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 17 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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It is a power delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution that is also held by the states.
Government power are specifically outlined in the Constitution
power is a political power that is not enumerated or prohibited by a constitution
The executive is the branch of government exercising authority in and holding responsibility for the governance of a state. The executive executes and enforces law.
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies law in legal cases
A legislature is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country or city.
Implied powers, in the United States, are powers authorized by the Constitution that, while not stated, seem implied by powers that are expressly stated.
(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers.
review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.
minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
Limited government is defined as a governing or controlling body whose power exists only within pre-defined limits that are established by a constitution or other source of authority.

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