Politics and Governance

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Across
  1. 3. Legislative body (like Congress in some countries).
  2. 6. Laws made by a governing body.
  3. 7. Elected representatives, not a monarch.
  4. 8. Person eligible to vote.
  5. 10. Power held by a small group.
  6. 12. Power to the people, voting rights.
  7. 15. Upper house of a legislature (e.g., US Senate).
  8. 18. Paper/form for casting votes.
  9. 20. Strong central control, limited freedoms.
  10. 22. Power divided between central and local governments.
  11. 24. Fundamental laws governing a nation.
  12. 25. Office/term of a president.
  13. 27. Legislative body (often lower house).
  14. 28. Casting a choice (e.g., for a candidate).
  15. 29. Advisors to the executive (e.g., President's team).
  16. 31. of Law Everyone follows the law, equally.
Down
  1. 1. Change or addition to a constitution/law.
  2. 2. Courts and judges interpreting laws.
  3. 4. One leader, total control.
  4. 5. Branch that enforces laws (e.g., President).
  5. 9. Collective ownership, equal distribution of resources.
  6. 11. Legislative body (US-specific).
  7. 13. Classless society, no private property.
  8. 14. Person running for office.
  9. 16. Efforts to win an election.
  10. 17. Process of choosing leaders.
  11. 19. Rule by a king/queen, often hereditary.
  12. 21. Branch that makes laws (e.g., Congress).
  13. 23. are short clues or definitions for each:
  14. 26. Branch that interprets laws (courts).
  15. 30. Rule by religious leaders or divine guidance.