Constitution Crossword

Counterbalancing influenced by which an organization or system is regulated- ensuring political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals/groups.
The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined/established laws.
A legal document authorizing a police officer or other official to enter/search a premise.
The act of implicating oneself in a crime or exposing oneself to criminal prosecution.
The clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by congress.
A political system where the legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers.
A jury normally of 23 jurors, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial.
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
Principle that the authority of a state/government is created/sustained by the consent of its people.
The right to vote in political elections.
Implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the enumerated powers.
Powers that are shared by both the State and Federal government.
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation/written document.
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
Refers to the section of the First Amendment- 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.'
The federal principle or system of government.
Powers assigned to the states and the people. The 10th Amendment of the U.S Constitution covers these.
The supremacy clause of the U.S convention establishes that the Constitution covers the subject of the reserved powers.
Make minor changes in a text in order to make it fairer, more accurate/up-to date.
A legal document authorizing a police officer or other official to enter/search a premises.
A preliminary or preparatory statement/information.
Powers granted to the government mostly found in Article One, Section 8 of the Constitution.
The right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
An act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.