Across
- 1. - a proposed law that is presented for debate and approval in the legislative branch.
- 4. - the branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing the administration of government.
- 5. Court - the highest court in the judicial branch, which has the ultimate authority in interpreting the Constitution.
- 7. - a group that is smaller in number compared to the majority, often referred to in political contexts regarding representation and rights.
- 9. - the branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice through the court system.
- 10. of Powers - the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.
- 11. and Balances - a system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch with the ability to limit the powers of the others.
- 12. - the power of the executive branch to reject a bill passed by the legislative branch.
- 13. - more than half of a group, often used in the context of votes or decisions in the legislative process.
Down
- 2. - the branch of government that makes laws.
- 3. - a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, like states.
- 6. - a document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government.
- 8. Engagement - participation in the political process and community activities, often involving the responsibilities of citizenship.
- 9. - the official power to make legal decisions and judgments, typically defined by geographic area or specific subject matter.
- 14. - a formal change or addition to a law or constitution.
