This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 22 clues. Answers range from 5 to 27 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
The system by which a nation, or community is governed
Type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people
A system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
Earlier established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial
An English joint stock company established by royal charter with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America
A fundamental basis of a system of thought or belief
A condition urged by many as a requirement for legislative government that the authority of a government should depend on the people, as expressed by votes and elections
The restriction of the arbitrary of the exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws
A government or controlling body whose power exists only within predefined limits that are established by a constitution or other source of authority
Proclaimed the inherent rights of men, including the right to reform or abolish an "inadequate" government
Summarized the colonists' motivation for seeking independence
A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment
The original Constitution which was later replaced in 1789 by the US Constitution
Disestablished the Church of England in Virginia and guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths
The introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification
Established America's national government, fundamental laws and guaranteed certain basic rights for citizens
A formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, federation, etc.
To modify formally, as a legal or legislative bill
To benefit the whole group/country
"Peace Among the States"
To put forward (An idea or plan) for consideration by others
To sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract or agreement) making it officially valid