US Government Crossword Puzzle

About the US Government Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the institutions and processes of the United States government, from the Senate and Supreme Court to vetoes, treaties, and executive orders. It includes branches of government, public offices, departments, and civic terms. Students learning about civics and American history, as well as anyone curious about how government works, may enjoy finding these familiar words.

This crossword draws on 28 clues about US Government. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Government department or bureau (6 letters)
• •Plan for income and spending (6 letters)
• •Washington neighborhood where lawmakers work (11 letters)
• •National lawmaking body (8 letters)
• •Division of power between national and state governments (10 letters)
• •Advocate who seeks to influence lawmakers (8 letters)
• •President's workplace in the executive mansion (10 letters)
• •Government's approach to addressing an issue (12 letters)

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