Politics and Governance

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Across
  1. 2. A group of people elected or chosen to come together to make decisions, pass laws, or represent the public
  2. 4. A formal system of rules, regulations, and principles created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to govern behavior
  3. 10. The part of government that makes laws – think of them as the "rule-makers"
  4. 12. Someone who guides, makes key decisions, and represents a group or community.
  5. 13. The system or group of people that holds the authority to manage a state
  6. 15. Things people are expected to do to help their community or country.
  7. 17. a set of rules, plans, or actions made by the government or an organization to address a specific issue
  8. 19. a geographic area with its own government, laws, and the power to control what happens within its borders.
  9. 22. A complex society where people live together under shared systems of laws, culture, and governance
  10. 23. The ability to make decisions, influence others, and take action in governance
  11. 24. When a country or group has full control over its own affairs, laws, and decisions, without being ruled or controlled by another nation
  12. 28. The right to make choices about your own life, speak your mind, and
  13. 29. a group of people who share common ties, such as language, culture, history, or beliefs, and often feel a sense of unity or belonging together.
Down
  1. 1. Refer to observable, consistent patterns in political behavior and phenomena that allow for generalization, explanation, and prediction
  2. 3. Being a full member of a country, which gives you rights (like voting or getting protection) and responsibilities.
  3. 5. The legitimate power of a person or group over other people
  4. 6. Those in power (like government leaders or officials) must answer for their actions and decisions to the people they serve.
  5. 7. When people in a community or country support one another, even if they're different, to achieve common goals like fairness or safety.
  6. 8. The way a government or political system is structured and run, with clear roles, rules, and groups to carry out tasks effectively.
  7. 9. A set of basic rules that a country follows – it’s like a rulebook that says how the government works.
  8. 11. Things every person is entitled to have or do, protected by law or choose who to lead the country.
  9. 14. The group of people and processes that manage and run a country, city, or organization
  10. 16. The supreme, independent authority a state holds over its own territory and people, meaning it has the ultimate power to govern itself without external interference
  11. 18. A form of government in which political power is vested in the people or the population of a state.
  12. 20. The mix of different people in a society—with varying backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, and ideas.
  13. 21. The right of people to act, speak, and make choices freely
  14. 25. The part that carries out or enforces laws – they’re the "doers".
  15. 26. The growth of a country’s territory, influence, or the scope of its governance.
  16. 27. A process where people choose who will represent them and make decisions for their community, city, or country.