American Government

4. of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
8. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
9. having a single legislative chamber
12. the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries
13. an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures
14. the chief officer of an organization (such as a corporation or institution) usually entrusted with the direction and administration of its policies

1. a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president
2. a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics
3. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
5. an advocate or supporter of democracy
6. having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
7. a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction
10. the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power
11. an individual rule as part of a system of law
15. a person advocating or supporting republican government