PPGC Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. A fundamental entitlement granted to individuals by law or nature.
  2. 5. The supreme authority within a territory.
  3. 7. The status of being a legally recognized member of a state.
  4. 11. The involvement of citizens in decision-making processes within governance.
  5. 13. A system of government where citizens exercise power by voting.
  6. 16. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
  7. 19. A fundamental set of principles or laws that govern a nation.
  8. 20. The citizens or members of a nation, state, or community.
  9. 22. A system of government with many officials and departments.
  10. 23. Pertaining to laws and regulations within a government system.
  11. 24. Relating to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
  12. 25. Laws created and enacted by a governing body.
  13. 27. The ability of a government to react quickly and effectively to public needs.
  14. 29. A politically organized community under one government.
  15. 30. A system of government where power is divided between national and local authorities.
Down
  1. 1. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.
  2. 3. The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.
  3. 4. The practice of a government collecting money from its citizens to fund public services.
  4. 6. A system of ideas and ideals that influence political policies.
  5. 8. The ability to direct or influence behavior and the course of events.
  6. 9. A proposed law presented for debate and approval.
  7. 10. Mechanisms in place to prevent abuse of power in governance.
  8. 12. The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.
  9. 14. Relating to large organizations, especially those involved in governance or policy-making.
  10. 15. The act of casting a ballot in an election to choose representatives or make decisions.
  11. 17. The activities associated with governance, especially the debate between parties.
  12. 18. Related to past events, especially in connection with governance and society.
  13. 21. Openness and accountability in governance and decision-making.
  14. 26. An area under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
  15. 28. A system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.