PPGC CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Across
- 1. – A system where religion and government are combined.
- 5. – Government ruled by the wealthy class.
- 6. of Speech – The right to express opinions without censorship.
- 8. – Political system ruled by a single leader with absolute power.
- 11. – Government by the people, exercised either directly or through representatives.
- 13. – The upper chamber of the US Congress.
- 14. – The head of state in a republic.
- 17. of Representatives – The lower chamber of the US Congress.
- 18. – An agreement among states or nations for mutual support.
- 21. – A written plan of government.
- 23. – The process of choosing leaders by voting.
- 25. – A government in which citizens elect representatives.
- 27. – Political ideology favoring reform and progress.
- 28. – The branch of government that makes laws.
- 29. of Law – A principle where no one is above the law.
Down
- 2. – Citizens’ obligation to obey the law.
- 3. – The system of government where power is divided between national and local units.
- 4. – The body that interprets laws.
- 7. – Supreme law of the land.
- 9. – The act of removing an elected official from office.
- 10. – The official head of a city government.
- 12. – A political system where power is inherited.
- 15. – Political ideology favoring tradition and stability.
- 16. of Independence – Document declaring American independence in 1776.
- 19. – The system of government led by a king or queen.
- 20. – The right to vote in political elections.
- 22. – A type of government controlled by a small group of people.
- 24. and Balances – The principle of separation of powers among branches of government.
- 26. of Rights – The first ten amendments to the US Constitution.