Unit 1 Civics Vocabulary Crossword
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
 
 
Down: 1) The hypothetical condition of what human behavior and life might have been like before government existed 3) The idea that the powers of government should be divided among different branches—the legislative, executive, and judicial branches—so that no single branch becomes too powerful4) An agreement in which individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to a government in exchange for protection5) a form of government in which the people hold political power 8) The activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect society; wanting something and working to get what you want11) the freedom to think, act, and express oneself as one chooses, as long as it does not harm others Across: 2) A government gets its power and authority from the people it rules6) A type of democracy where the citizens elect others to represent them in government7) An idea or principle of importance that guides a person’s behavior9) Each branch has its own responsibilities and can check or limit the powers of the others, helping to protect freedom and prevent abuse of power10) a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief12) Fundamental rights (life, liberty and property) that every individual is born with 13) Study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens; study of how our government works at all levels and how we can affect it
 

 

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