Politics and jobs

2. the leader of a country, especially in a republic, or the leader of an organization or company.
4. to express a choice or opinion, usually in an election, by marking a ballot, raising your hand, or other methods.
7. a form of government where one person has total control and authority, often without being elected.
11. To politely refuse or reject something, such as an offer, invitation, or suggestion.
12. relating to the time before written history, long ago.
13. a person who has completed a course of study, especially at a school or university.
14. more than half of a group or amount.
15. a group of people, organizations, or countries who join together to work on something common.
16. a person who is trying to get a job, position, or is running for election.

1. to think that something is smaller, less important, or less difficult than it really is.
3. a type of government where a king, queen, or emperor rules the country.
5. a job, position, or space that is available or unoccupied.
6. people or documents that provide information or recommendations about someone's character, abilities, or past work.
8. the people who live in a particular area and are represented by an elected official, or the area itself.
9. involving or relating to more than one country.
10. a system of government where people choose their leaders by voting.