Civics Vocabulary Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 18 clues. Answers range from 4 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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a power delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution that is also held by the states. It is the power shared by the federal and state governments.
government powers specifically outlined in the U.S. Constitution. These powers limit what Congress can do, and also define what Congress is in charge of regulating
political power that is not enumerated or prohibited by a constitution, but instead is reserved by the constitution for a specified political authority, such as a state government
branch of the government is responsible for carrying out, or executing, the laws
part of the U.S. government that interprets the law and administers justice
part of the United States government that creates laws
political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution
having two branches or chambers
a procedure by which a court can review an administrative action by a public body
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice)
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
amendment / a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
to 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
a governing or controlling body whose power exists only within pre-defined limits that are established by a constitution or other source of authority.
an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies

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