American Government: Chp. 11 - State & Local Government

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Across
  1. 4. Police officer for the court.
  2. 7. Fastest type of legislative voting method.
  3. 14. Percentage of all court cases handled in the United States by state courts.
  4. 16. A type of primary where voters choose the political party's nominees.
  5. 17. The process by which the people of a state propose an amendment.
  6. 18. Lowest courts in the state court system.
  7. 21. A minor change in a state constitution.
  8. 23. Provisions listing the basic rights of the people and limiting the powers of government.
  9. 24. What counties are called in Alaska.
  10. 27. An election in which the voters of a state approve or reject a proposed amendment to the state constitution.
  11. 28. A state's chief legal officer.
  12. 31. Process by which voters remove a government official before his/her term is over.
  13. 32. Run errands for state legislators.
  14. 34. This type of "governor" suceedes a governor who is not able to finish his/her term in 43 states.
  15. 36. Orders issued by a governor or president that dictate how a law should be carried out.
  16. 38. Aids the judicial process by testifying under oath about what he/she has seen or heard.
  17. 40. Keeps unauthorized people from entering a legislative chamber.
  18. 41. The mercy or leniency granted by a high-ranking executive—such as a president or governor—to reduce or eliminate criminal penalties for a conviction.
  19. 42. Illinois governor who was impeached by his state's legislature in 2009.
  20. 44. Only state to have a unicameral legislature.
  21. 45. Most states provide their governor with an official residence and is referred to as the governor's ___________.
Down
  1. 1. California governor recalled in 2003.
  2. 2. A major city and populated area surrounding it, which may include smaller towns.
  3. 3. What counties are called in Louisiana.
  4. 5. A state constitution serves as this type of law in the state.
  5. 6. In addition to New Hampshire, this state's governor serves a two year term.
  6. 8. Largest unit of local government in most states.
  7. 9. The only state where the legislature cannot impeach executive and judicial officers.
  8. 10. The oldest written constitution in force anywhere in the world.
  9. 11. Short introductory statement telling why the constitution was written.
  10. 12. Proposal which is seldom used today in amending a constitution.
  11. 13. Those that preside over the trial courts and are most often popularly elected.
  12. 15. Written plan which sets up a form of government and establishes its basic governing principles.
  13. 19. More votes than anyone else, but not a 51% majority.
  14. 20. This type of sovereignty is reflected in the ability of the people to elect their representatives.
  15. 22. Guardian of state funds.
  16. 25. Type of committees that are made up of both houses.
  17. 26. The length of a governor's term in 48 states.
  18. 29. Means by virtue of office or position.
  19. 30. Article IV of the U.S. Constitution guarantees this form of government to every state.
  20. 33. Responsibile to see state funds are spent properly.
  21. 35. The power to veto part of a bill without vetoing the entire bill.
  22. 37. Charges of wrongdoing against a lawmaker while he/she is in office.
  23. 39. A major change in a state constitution.
  24. 43. The percentage of state constitutions that are over 100 years old.