The Constitution Crossword

The first constitution of the United States
A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government
An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates decided to throw out the Articles of Confederation and draft the Constitution
A document written in 1776 that listed the basis for democratic government and the grievances of the colonists
Make a fair and honest system for all
Create an even better government that will make life better for all
Government will protect citizens from conflict in the country and make sure that states do not go to war with each other
An individual's right to be free
The belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments
To establish something by law
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution
Government is focused on the public interest and that every state and individual can benefit from what the government can provide
An event when 2,000 Massachusetts farmers rebelled against land foreclosures and debt from the Revolutionary War
Money charged by a government for specific facilities or services
Basic rights of the people that may not be taken away
Protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us