"Government EOC Practice": HTML5 Crossword

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4. A system of government in which rule is by the people, either as a direct democracy where the people make their own laws or as representative democracy, a republic, in which laws are made by the people's representatives? (9)
11. The natural rights concept that ultimate political authority rests with the people, usually through voting? (7,11)
13. A program or action that benefits society as a whole? (6,4)
14. Main power of the Legislative Branch? (4,4)
15. System of government in which the people choose political leaders to make policy decisions on their behalf? (14,9)
16. First Constitution and government of the United States; failed because federal government was too weak? (8,2,13)
18. Distribution of political power among the branches of government, giving each branch a specific set of responsibilities? (10,2,6)
19. System of government in which governmental power comes from the people, who elect individuals to represent them in decision making? (8)
20. Thing that citizens of a country are legally obligated to do such as obey laws and register for selective service? (5,4)

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1. Reasonable grounds for believing someone guilty of a crime; required by Fourth Amendment to arrest a person or search private property? (8,5)
2. A government in which the leader, usually a king or queen, takes power by inheriting it? (8)
3. The statement made by the American Colonies in 1776 that informed King George III that they were breaking free from England? (11,2,12,0)
5. Requirement of Fourteenth Amendment that forces states to treat all people fairly and equally under the law? (5,10)
6. System of government in which power is concentrated on a legislature selects the chief executive from among its members? (13,6)
7. Thing that citizens ought to do to promote the common good, but may do voluntary such as a community service or donation to charity? (5,14)
8. Constitutional protection that prevents the government from taking rights and freedoms from citizens unless it follows established legal procedures? (3,7,2,3)
9. The distribution and balancing of power among different branches of government so that no one is able to get too powerful? (6,3,8)
10. Part of the First Amendment that prohibits the government from passing any law that creates a national religion or that favors one religion over others? (13,6)
12. Economic system in which the government owns or controls many of the means of production? (9)
17. The power of the courts to determine whether government actions or laws are constitutional or unlawful? (8,6,0)