Key Government Terms

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Across
  1. 8. an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.socialism
  2. 9. The two main political parties are _____ and Democrat.
  3. 10. what kind of government did the founding fathers put together?
  4. 12. process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct.
  5. 13. the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress
  6. 14. to be subject to a vote in an election
  7. 16. what court holds the highest power?
  8. 19. showing devoted love and support for America.
Down
  1. 1. a system of government
  2. 2. a form of government demonstrated in the US.
  3. 3. the supreme law created in 1787.
  4. 4. we have 3 of these in our government.
  5. 5. an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
  6. 6. freedom of ______ is part of the first amendment.
  7. 7. the right to vote.
  8. 8. includes the senate and House of Representatives
  9. 11. After Congress passes a bill, it must go to the president to sign before it can become a law. If he doesn't then that means the president ____ it.
  10. 14. a statute in draft before it becomes law
  11. 15. another word for a legislature.
  12. 17. what is usually the issue in election?
  13. 18. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation.