U.S. Government Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

A low-stakes way to review the core vocabulary of a high school civics or government course: the Constitution, the three branches, and how a bill actually becomes law. Ready to print as a bell ringer, a pre-test review, or a sub plan — no prep beyond hitting print.

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What document, written in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States? | CONSTITUTION
What do you call a formal change or addition to the Constitution? | AMENDMENT
What two-house body makes federal laws? | CONGRESS
Which chamber of Congress has exactly two members from every state? | SENATE
Who is the head of the executive branch? | PRESIDENT
What is the President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress? | VETO
What branch of government interprets the law? | JUDICIAL
What do you call the division of power between the national and state governments? | FEDERALISM
What process lets the House formally charge an official with wrongdoing? | IMPEACHMENT
What group of department heads advises the President? | CABINET
What tactic uses very long speeches in the Senate to delay a vote? | FILIBUSTER
What is another word for the right to vote? | SUFFRAGE
Who tries to influence lawmakers on behalf of an interest group? | LOBBYIST
What is a proposed law called before it is passed? | BILL
What do you call a legal member of a nation, with its rights and duties? | CITIZEN

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