Human-reviewed Grades 4–8 civics
Branches of Government Crossword Puzzle
Free printable U.S. government branches crossword for civics — executive, legislative, judicial, and related terms with answer key.
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Place where judges hear cases and apply the law (5)
- Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress (4)
- Branch that carries out laws, led by the president (9)
- Form or method used to cast a vote in an election (6)
- Branch that interprets laws through the courts (8)
- Legislative body made of the House and Senate (8)
Down
- Supreme written plan of government for the United States (12)
- Upper chamber of Congress with two members per state (6)
Answer key
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