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Ben's Mystery Word Puzzle

Ben needs to send a secret word to his fellow patriots. He has hidden it in this puzzle. To find the mystery word, write the answers to each clue in the blanks provided. The highlighted boxes, which contain the key letters, will spell out the secret word.

Ben's Mystery Word Puzzle

1. The U.S. Capitol is located in the _________ of Columbia. (8 letters, key = 1st letter)

2. The President can do this to prevent a bill from becoming a law. (4 letters, key = 2nd letter)

3. The House of Representatives does this when members believe the President is guilty. (7 letters, key = 2nd letter)

4. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on this. (10 letters, key = 9th letter)

5. A system of ________ and balances prevents each branch of government from gaining too much power. (6 letters, key = 4th letter)

6. The process by which people from foreign countries become U.S. citizens. (14 letters, key = 5th letter)

7. System that divides power between the national government and state governments. (10 letters, key = 6th letter)

8. The Supreme Court reviews laws to make sure they do not conflict with the Constitution. This process is called ________ review. (8 letters, key = 5th letter)

9. Guam, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico are each an example of a ____________. (9 letters, key = 9th letter)

Stumped? Here are the answers.