Politics and Governance Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. Influencing government decisions by advocacy groups
  2. 3. The branch of government that interprets laws
  3. 6. A body of advisors to the head of state
  4. 9. Rights, The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law
  5. 11. Managing international relations through negotiation
  6. 14. The right to vote in political elections
  7. 16. A system of government where power is vested in the people
  8. 17. A process of voting, usually in secret
  9. 19. The power of a president or governor to reject a bill
  10. 23. A proposed law presented for approval
  11. 25. A system where power is divided between central and regional governments
  12. 26. A formal agreement between two or more countries
  13. 27. A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal
  14. 28. A city or town with its own local government
  15. 29. The elected head of a state or province
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  1. 1. The status of being a legally recognized member of a country
  2. 4. A change or addition to a legal document
  3. 5. An organized effort to influence decision-making within a group
  4. 6. A document that outlines the fundamental principles of governance
  5. 7. A process where citizens choose their representatives
  6. 8. Openness and accountability in government actions
  7. 10. A process of charging a government official with misconduct
  8. 12. A course of action adopted or proposed by a government or organization
  9. 13. A system of government where decisions are made by state officials
  10. 15. , The branch of government that enforces laws
  11. 18. , The branch of government responsible for making laws
  12. 20. A legislative chamber in bicameral system.
  13. 21. A system where multiple groups coexist and influence governance
  14. 22. An alliance of political parties forming a government
  15. 24. A form of government where a single leader has absolute power