AP Government Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. The one being accused in a court of law
  2. 5. The head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
  3. 8. Federal funding that is set to be used for a specific use in the State and local government.
  4. 9. A formal directive issued by the president that manages Federal or state operations of policy.
  5. 10. President waits 10 days
  6. 12. The federal governments ultimate authority to rule over their territory without outside control, often shared between the states and their people.
  7. 15. The attempt to delay or block votes on a bill by prolonging debate.
  8. 16. Fixed sum of federal money given to the State and local governments.
  9. 18. A member of the executive branch that is there to help the president.
  10. 19. One parties legal rights to bring an lawsuit, which requires a direct connection to the issue being challenged.
  11. 21. Power divided between Federal and State governments
  12. 22. A trail court for federal or state criminals, usually the primary entry point
  13. 24. The SCOTUS case that resulted in the Necessary and Proper Clause
  14. 25. When the President says no to a bill
Down
  1. 1. Dividing districts
  2. 2. SCOTUS case about gun control in school zones
  3. 4. A past court ruling or event that serves as an example or rule for future decisions.
  4. 6. The court legal authority to hear and decide a case, defining its power over specific area, matters, and people.
  5. 7. An agreement between the U.S. President and a foreign leader bypassing Senate ratification.
  6. 11. Drawing boundaries to favor one party over the other
  7. 13. The inherent powers of the State governments to enact laws and regulations to protect the public.
  8. 14. Reserved powers not stated in the Constitution to give States more power.
  9. 17. The powers held by individual states rather than the government
  10. 20. Federalist paper that argues for a strong, unitary executive for the government.
  11. 23. The party that brings legal action or a lawsuit to the court.