Unit 2b

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Across
  1. 5. The power to reject individual provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire bill.
  2. 8. A tactic where the President refuses to sign a bill into law and takes no action, allowing it to expire.
  3. 10. The procedure through which government agencies create regulations.
  4. 11. The power of courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.
  5. 14. The constitutional amendment that limits the U.S. President to two terms in office.
  6. 15. A system of government in which most decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.
  7. 16. The practice of giving government jobs to political supporters.
  8. 19. The head of state and government in the U.S., also referred to by its acronym.
  9. 20. A written declaration by the President issued when a bill is signed into law, often explaining how the law will be implemented.
  10. 21. Rules set by federal agencies to implement laws passed by Congress.
  11. 22. The judicial philosophy that courts should play an active role in shaping policy and protecting individual rights.
  12. 23. The power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  13. 24. The act of assigning responsibilities or tasks to others, often in a government context.
  14. 25. Employees working in government agencies, not elected, who carry out the day-to-day functions of the government.
Down
  1. 1. International deals made by the President without the need for Senate approval.
  2. 2. A system where government jobs are awarded based on qualifications and performance rather than political affiliation.
  3. 3. Title held by the President of the United States, giving them control over the military.
  4. 4. A directive issued by the President to manage the operations of the federal government.
  5. 6. The power granted to agencies to create rules that enforce legislation.
  6. 7. The power to make decisions based on personal judgment rather than fixed rules.
  7. 9. Influential platform for public speech or advocacy
  8. 12. A key Federalist Paper advocating for a strong, energetic executive branch.
  9. 13. The judicial philosophy that courts should limit their power by avoiding decisions that create new policies or laws.
  10. 17. A Federalist Paper defending the judicial branch and the concept of judicial review.
  11. 18. The authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts