Civics and Economics: Unit 1 Crossword

Agreement that large and small states came to. Great
Also known as the Small State Plan or Paterson Plan. New Jersey
System of government in which the citizens exercise power.
Body of fundamental principles of precedents.
Sign or give formal consent.
a proposal for a bicameral legislative branch (1787). Virginia
A body of people who formally cast the final votes for president and vice president. Electoral
an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
An agreement among the 13 colonies that served as the first constitution. Articles of
In 1820 the population of slaves counted as a total of..... 3/5
Withdrawal from social international relations as a form of punishment.
Country or area under partial control of another country.
Statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom and independence of 13 colonies. Declaration of
Absolute power of the country or state goes to one person.
Government in which people decide policy initiatives directly. Direct
European intellectual movement that lasted from the late 17th to 18th century.
Charter signed by King John England on June 5th, 1215. Magna
British want that declared the rights and liberties of the people. English Bill of
The highest legislature in England.
Decision ruling in a court case which is used as a basis for similar cases.
System of government based on popular sovereignty. Constitutional
Make minor changes in a text to make it more fair or accurate.
Having two branches or chambers.
A nation or territory considered as an organized political
The branch of government that makes laws.
Principles ,often unwritten, on which social laws are based. Public
The part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial presidents. Common
Governing body of a state, nation, or community.
English philosopher and founder of liberalism. John
A form of government in which a king rules.
A democracy founded on the principles of elected officials. Representative
Implicit agreement among societal members to cooperate for social benefits. Social
The person opposed to the adaptation of the U.S. Constitution.
Person who supports a system of government in which states unite under one central authority.
Reactive buying and selling on a large scale.
An agreement stating that Congress couldn't interfere with the interests of slave holders for 20 years. Slave Trade