Politics and Governance Crossword

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
Across
  1. 3. The process of charging a government official with misconduct.
  2. 4. A speech delivered by a head of state (such as a president) outlining the government's achievements, challenges, and future plans
  3. 7. An agreement between two or more nations.
  4. 11. the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
  5. 13. A body of high-ranking officials advising the head of government.
  6. 14. The practice of managing international relations and negotiations.
  7. 16. The branch of government responsible for making laws.
  8. 19. The act of misusing power for personal gain.
  9. 20. The status of being a legally recognized member of a state.
  10. 21. The power of an executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature
  11. 24. A person appointed or elected to represent others
  12. 25. A set of fundamental principles that govern a state or organization
  13. 26. The activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power
  14. 27. A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
Down
  1. 1. The highest court in a judicial system
  2. 2. A formal change or addition to a constitution or law.
  3. 5. The process by which people choose their leaders through voting.
  4. 6. A document that states the fundamental rights of individuals in a country.
  5. 8. A ranked list of candidates nominated by a political party to fill the seats allocated in proportion to the party's share of the overall vote
  6. 9. The introductory statement of a constitution, law, or official document that outlines its purpose, principles, and guiding values.
  7. 10. A government controlled by a single leader with absolute power.
  8. 12. Political parties or individuals who challenge those in power.
  9. 15. The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
  10. 16. The system of rules and regulations created and enforced by governments to regulate society, maintain order, and protect rights.
  11. 17. The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.
  12. 18. A legislative body, often the upper chamber of a bicameral system.
  13. 22. Branch of government whose task is the authoritative adjudication of controversies over the application of laws in specific situations
  14. 23. A draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature for enactment.
  15. 28. A form of government where a monarch rules
  16. 29. A formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or labor union or from within a particular discipline