Gov't crossword hw (2 questions)?

Question

1. Representatives from teh 13 colonies
_ _ l _ _ _ _ _ s (maybe colonists??)
2. As a result of being bound by the U.S. Constitution our government is a _ i _ _ _ _ _ (maybe liberal???)

what do you think are the answers?

Answer 1

Usually, a representative of a certain group of people--in this case each colony--is a "delegate".

Sorry, but I am drawing a complete blank on the second question.
I may update it, I am sure it will come to me by the time it's too late for you to still need the answer.
:P