CJR Civics Terms

2. Popular ____: The principle that the authority of the government comes from the people.
5. ___ Rights: Rights that protect individual freedoms and ensure equal treatment under the law.
7. Rule of ___: The rule that everyone, including leaders and authorities, must obey widely accepted laws.
8. ____ Review: The power of courts to decide if a law or government action violates the constitution.
10. ____ of Powers: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches—the legislative, executive, and judicial.
13. A formal accusation of serious misconduct in office leveled against a public official.
15. A formal change or addition made to a constitution or law.

1. A long speech or series of delays used by a senator to stop a vote on a bill.
3. ___ Life: The public life of a citizen concerned with the affairs of their community and nation.
4. A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
6. A system where power is divided between a central national government and regional state governments.
9. ____ Government: A government that only has the powers given to it by a constitution.
11. Bill of ___: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which list the basic rights of citizens.
12. ___ and Balances: The power of each branch of government to block actions by the other branches.
14. A legal member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection.