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Across
  1. 2. a committed member of a political party; strongly support party's policies and reluctant to compromise with political opponents.
  2. 3. 'examples of' power to make treaties, grant pardons and nominate judges.
  3. 4. the failure or refusal of a U.S. state to aid in enforcement of federal laws within its limits.
  4. 7. govt. of 1 person with absolute power
  5. 12. Jersey 'plan' providing for a single legislative house with equal representation for each state.
  6. 13. determines constitutionality of law.
  7. 15. the expression of formal disapproval; used in politics.
  8. 17. people working to influence legislation or other government decisions, actions, or policies on behalf of a group or individual.
  9. 18. governing body of a nation, state, etc.
  10. 19. if one court has the power to adjudicate a case to the exclusion of all other courts.
  11. 24. 'jurisdiction' concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed.
  12. 27. media communication—whether written, broadcast, or spoken—that reaches a large audience.
  13. 28. an article added to the Constitution; change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
  14. 30. financial support given to people in need.
  15. 31. system of govt. through elected reps.
  16. 33. power to make law.
  17. 35. manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.
  18. 40. government one where legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.
  19. 43. 'compromise' providing states with equal representation in Senate and proportional representation in House of Representatives.
  20. 45. to withhold assent or approval; to differ in opinion.
  21. 48. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  22. 52. a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries; confirmed by Senate.
  23. 53. an alliance of people/nations.
  24. 54. making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
  25. 55. Senate action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill.
  26. 57. document issued by a govt. official authorizing the arrest, search premises, or carry out actions related to the administration of justice.
  27. 59. all power resides in a central govt.
  28. 60. sovereignty principle where government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
  29. 62. 'jurisdiction'; right of a court to hear a case for the first time.
  30. 68. a legally recognized subject or national of a state or nation, either native or naturalized.
  31. 69. legally established set of principles/laws governing a state.
  32. 70. not in accordance with a political constitution, especially the US Constitution.
  33. 71. process constitutional 'process' requires Fed. Govt. to inform citizen of Govt. legal actions to deprive of life, liberty, property.
  34. 72. Two or more courts have ______ jurisdiction over a case if all of the courts have the power to hear it.
  35. 73. procedure which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance.
  36. 75. a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
  37. 76. review ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution.
  38. 77. the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense, including criminal offenses.
Down
  1. 1. a government structure involving two houses, or two legislative bodies, that are separate in deliberation from one another.
  2. 5. remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
  3. 6. procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
  4. 8. a division of a state for local government.
  5. 9. any government-provided or government-managed benefit or service to which some or all individuals are entitled by law.
  6. 10. division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.
  7. 11. an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.
  8. 14. and balances separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
  9. 16. mercy; lenience.
  10. 20. a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
  11. 21. the power to make legal decisions and judgments.
  12. 22. carry out/administer law.
  13. 23. of powers division of governmental authority into three branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial.
  14. 25. the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
  15. 26. the action of deporting a foreigner from a country.
  16. 29. minimum number of members of an assembly that must be present at its meetings to make proceedings of that meeting valid.
  17. 32. an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.
  18. 34. 'order' through official documents; through which the President of the United States manages operations of Federal Government.
  19. 36. process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident....
  20. 37. procedure in certain states, voters can remove an elected official from office via a referendum before official's term of office has ended.
  21. 38. an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  22. 39. 'plan' outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
  23. 41. an act, process, or instance of 'acceptance' of; conversion to new culture and ideologies.
  24. 42. a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
  25. 44. the principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.
  26. 46. law is written law passed by a body of legislature as opposed to customary or 'oral' law.
  27. 47. a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US as less serious than a felony.
  28. 49. the action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence.
  29. 50. a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.
  30. 51. a draft of a proposed law presented in Congress for discussion.
  31. 56. political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution.
  32. 57. a request that the Supreme Court order a lower court to send up the record of the case for review.
  33. 58. Appointed by president; confirmed by Senate; an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments.
  34. 61. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  35. 63. a judicial opinion that is joined by more than half the judges deciding a case.
  36. 64. of Rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution; guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  37. 65. College 'formal body' which elects the President and Vice President of the United States.
  38. 66. indirect 'veto' of a legislative bill by the president or a governor; retaining bill unsigned until it is too late during the legislative session.
  39. 67. to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body; Presidential power.
  40. 74. to charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.