The Constitution Crossword

the fundamental law undergirding the structure of government.
what fifty-five delegates the 1787 representing large (Virginia) and small (Delaware) states.
that is, a list of powers it could employ.
The presidential electors, selected to represent the votes of their respective states, who meet every four years to cast the electoral votes for president and vice president.
Form of government in which power derives from citizens, but public officials make policy and govern according to existing law.
First ten amendments to the Constitution, which provide basic political rights.
Authority of the president to block legislation passed by Congress. Congress can override a veto by a two-thirds majority in each chamber.
Authority of courts to declare laws passed by Congress and acts of the executive branch to be unconstitutional.
Formal process of changing the Constitution.
Government structure that authorizes each branch of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) to share powers with the other branches, thereby holding some scrutiny of and control over the other branches.
Government structure in which authority is divided among branches (executive, legislative, and judicial), with each holding separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility.
System of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between national and state governments.
Initially, those who supported the Constitution during the ratification period; later, the name of the political party established by supporters of Alexander Hamilton. Antifederalist
Those who opposed the new proposed Constitution during the ratification period.
Gives Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper to the powers enumerated
through the necessary and Powers not expressly granted to Congress but added proper clause