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- 4. Police officer for the court.
- 7. Fastest type of legislative voting method.
- 14. Percentage of all court cases handled in the United States by state courts.
- 16. A type of primary where voters choose the political party's nominees.
- 17. The process by which the people of a state propose an amendment.
- 18. Lowest courts in the state court system.
- 21. A minor change in a state constitution.
- 23. Provisions listing the basic rights of the people and limiting the powers of government.
- 24. What counties are called in Alaska.
- 27. An election in which the voters of a state approve or reject a proposed amendment to the state constitution.
- 28. A state's chief legal officer.
- 31. Process by which voters remove a government official before his/her term is over.
- 32. Run errands for state legislators.
- 34. This type of "governor" suceedes a governor who is not able to finish his/her term in 43 states.
- 36. Orders issued by a governor or president that dictate how a law should be carried out.
- 38. Aids the judicial process by testifying under oath about what he/she has seen or heard.
- 40. Keeps unauthorized people from entering a legislative chamber.
- 41. The mercy or leniency granted by a high-ranking executive—such as a president or governor—to reduce or eliminate criminal penalties for a conviction.
- 42. Illinois governor who was impeached by his state's legislature in 2009.
- 44. Only state to have a unicameral legislature.
- 45. Most states provide their governor with an official residence and is referred to as the governor's ___________.
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- 1. California governor recalled in 2003.
- 2. A major city and populated area surrounding it, which may include smaller towns.
- 3. What counties are called in Louisiana.
- 5. A state constitution serves as this type of law in the state.
- 6. In addition to New Hampshire, this state's governor serves a two year term.
- 8. Largest unit of local government in most states.
- 9. The only state where the legislature cannot impeach executive and judicial officers.
- 10. The oldest written constitution in force anywhere in the world.
- 11. Short introductory statement telling why the constitution was written.
- 12. Proposal which is seldom used today in amending a constitution.
- 13. Those that preside over the trial courts and are most often popularly elected.
- 15. Written plan which sets up a form of government and establishes its basic governing principles.
- 19. More votes than anyone else, but not a 51% majority.
- 20. This type of sovereignty is reflected in the ability of the people to elect their representatives.
- 22. Guardian of state funds.
- 25. Type of committees that are made up of both houses.
- 26. The length of a governor's term in 48 states.
- 29. Means by virtue of office or position.
- 30. Article IV of the U.S. Constitution guarantees this form of government to every state.
- 33. Responsibile to see state funds are spent properly.
- 35. The power to veto part of a bill without vetoing the entire bill.
- 37. Charges of wrongdoing against a lawmaker while he/she is in office.
- 39. A major change in a state constitution.
- 43. The percentage of state constitutions that are over 100 years old.