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Across 2. form of government in which people rule through elected representatives 5. these anonymous letters called for freedom of expression (2 Words) 7. this part of the preamble means that laws are applied fairly and all are equal under the law (2 Words) 8. "we the people…" states what big idea in government? (2 Words) 11. this document is the supreme law of the United States 14. democracy is rule by _____________ 17. Because the Supreme Court can declare laws _____________, this is an example of the Judicial branch checking the power of the Legislative branch. 18. Because congress can _______ the president, this is an example of the legislative branch checking the power of the executive branch. 20. the people and groups within a society that have the authority to make laws, to make sure they are carried out, and to settle disagreements 23. a government controlled by an outside force (2 Words) 24. after a bill is written up, it must first be "discussed and debated" in a ______________ before being voted on in both houses of congress 30. government ruled by a religious leader 31. The ________________ Compact was written by the pilgrims to organize a government for themselves 32. I am a member of the executive branch of government 34. anarchy is rule by (2 Words) 35. congress can override a presidential veto with a __________ majority (2 Words) 36. government ruled by a few, powerful individuals

Down 1. I am part of the legislative branch and am made up of 2 houses 2. "no one is above the law" states what big idea of government? (3 Words) 3. government ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by the nation’s constitution and laws (2 Words) 4. "provide for the common ____________" means to protect the country form foreign enemies 6. republic is rule by _________ 9. type of government in China (2 Words) 10. this branch of government makes laws 12. government in which the leader or leaders have almost complete power 13. Thomas Paine Worte this to urge american colonists to revolt against Britain and the king (2 Words) 15. The highest court in the land with 9 justices (2 Words) 16. republic and constitutional monarchy are _______ types of government 19. this document was written in 1215 to limit the powers of the king and give novels more rights (2 Words) 21. dictatorship or monarchy is rule by 22. this branch of government has the power to make sure that laws are constitutional 25. this branch of government enforces laws and conducts foreign policy 26. in the preamble, this means future generations 27. "promote the general ____________" means to ensure that citizens are healthy and prosperous 28. government that receives its power from the people 29. type of government in Saudi Arabia 33. a presidential "no"