laws of the land

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Across
  1. 2. The head of government in a parliamentary system, such as in Canada or the UK
  2. 3. The highest-ranking judge in a judicial system.
  3. 6. A court that deals with family-related cases, such as divorce or child custody.
  4. 11. The representative of the monarch in certain Commonwealth countries
  5. 13. A proposed law presented to a legislature for consideration
  6. 15. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing government operations
  7. 16. The upper house of a legislative body in some countries
  8. 17. A formal decision or law passed by a legislative body.
  9. 18. A government official responsible for a specific area of policy or government function.
  10. 19. A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or law.
Down
  1. 1. A judicial officer responsible for overseeing court proceedings
  2. 4. A geographic area represented by an elected official.
  3. 5. A system where someone votes on behalf of another person
  4. 7. A system of rules enforced by a governing authority.
  5. 8. The highest judicial body in many countries, often with final decision-making power
  6. 9. A group of high-ranking government officials chosen by the prime minister.
  7. 10. The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
  8. 12. A group of elected individuals who meet to discuss and create laws
  9. 14. Relating to the branch of government responsible for making laws.