POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
Across
  1. 3. An introductory statement in a document that outlines its purpose.
  2. 4. A proposed law presented to a legislature for approval.
  3. 6. A formal agreement between two or more countries.
  4. 9. Openness and accountability in government, allowing public access to information.
  5. 11. A political entity with defined borders, a government, and sovereignty.
  6. 13. The branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice.
  7. 16. A form of government where a king or queen rules.
  8. 17. The system or group of people governing a community or nation.
  9. 18. The authority of a state to govern itself without outside interference.
  10. 20. Favoring progress, reform, and the protection of individual rights.
  11. 21. A course of action adopted and pursued by a government or organization.
  12. 23. A form of government where representatives are elected by the people.
  13. 24. The branch of government that makes laws.
  14. 27. A local government unit within a country, often a town or city.
  15. 29. An organized effort to influence decision-making, usually in elections.
Down
  1. 1. The fair and impartial application of laws.
  2. 2. A law or regulation set by a local government.
  3. 5. Information, often biased, used to influence public opinion.
  4. 7. An official public announcement.
  5. 8. The abuse of power for personal gain.
  6. 10. An official who represents their country in foreign affairs.
  7. 12. The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
  8. 14. The act of adhering to rules, standards, or laws set by an authority.
  9. 15. A system of government where citizens exercise power through voting.
  10. 19. The process of choosing leaders through voting.
  11. 22. A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of one leader.
  12. 25. The status of being a legal member of a state, with associated rights and responsibilities.
  13. 26. A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, living in a particular area.
  14. 27. Exclusive control over a commodity or service in a particular market.
  15. 28. An agreement between entities to cooperate for mutual benefit.