American Democracy/Foundations Vocabulary Crossword

a system of government in which entities such as states share power with a national government.
a social theory advocating the liberty/rights of the individual.
refers to a range of approaches which emphasize the role of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against "the elite".
an ideology that the United States is unique among nations, with respect to it's ideas of democracy and personal freedom.
the right of the government to take away private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
the a belief that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
the branch of the government that writes/passes laws.
the branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws made.
the branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws passed and enforced.
the principle that the authority of a state and its government is created/sustained by the consent of the people.
“out of many, one”. It refers to the Union formed by the separate states.
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on a person's life, behavior, or political views.
is a clause that prevents an accused person from being tried twice for the same crime.
the belief that economies and businesses function better when there is no interference of the government.