Politics And Governance Puzzle

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Across
  1. 7. Ruler of a monarchy
  2. 10. Basic rights guaranteed to citizens
  3. 16. Person who runs for public office
  4. 18. Branch of government responsible for enforcing laws
  5. 19. Active participation of citizens in public affairs
  6. 21. Act of choosing leaders through voting
  7. 22. Power of courts to review laws and executive actions
  8. 23. Length of time an elected official serves in office
  9. 26. The highest law of a country
  10. 28. Branch of government that makes laws
  11. 29. Political philosophy emphasizing individual freedoms and equality
Down
  1. 1. Public policy of raising revenue through mandatory contributions
  2. 2. Individual holding public office
  3. 3. Head of state in a republic
  4. 4. Law passed by a legislative body
  5. 5. Government controlled by a single ruler or authority
  6. 6. Group of voters with shared political beliefs
  7. 8. Group of senior officials heading government departments
  8. 9. System where power is divided between central and regional governments
  9. 11. Peaceful transfer of power after an election
  10. 12. Body that interprets and applies the law
  11. 13. Person elected to represent people in a legislature
  12. 14. Official head of a city or town government
  13. 15. MINISTER Head of government in a parliamentary system
  14. 16. Alliance of political parties to form a government
  15. 17. Formal charge against a public official for misconduct
  16. 20. Official publication of government laws and decisions
  17. 24. Written proposal for a new law
  18. 25. System of government in which citizens vote directly or elect representatives
  19. 27. Highest judicial authority in a country