Principle of U.S. Governance Crossword

The legal principle that law should govern a nation.
A government compelled by the people and run by elected officials.
The authority of the government should depend on the consent of the voters.
Elected officials represent a group of people.
A government constricted by laws of the constitution.
To set or declare someone free of guilt or obligations.
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," Rights every U.S. citizen is given upon birth or naturalization.
A complaint filed against a mistaken or wrongful official.
To sign or give formal consent, making it officially valid.
An organization that consists of allied parties or groups.
An advocate of a strong government under which several states unite.
An advocate for independent states' rights.
A written law passed by a legislative body.
A person authorized to represent others.
"We the people..." the first famous words of the constitution that states the end goal.
A change or addition to the constitution.
A large meeting or conference between political members, usually delegates.
The legislative body in charge of continuous law-making.