Across
- 7. A directive issued by the president that manages operations of the federal government and has the force of law.
- 10. A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor to delay proceedings.
- 11. The federal law prohibiting gender discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
- 13. Media coverage that focuses on poll results and public perception rather than substantive policy issues.
- 15. Federal aid intended for a specific purpose that often comes with strict federal regulations.
- 18. The SCOTUS case that ruled redistricting based solely on race must be held to a standard of strict scrutiny.
- 19. The case that limited the power of Congress to use the Commerce Clause to regulate gun possession in school zones.
- 20. The first governing document of the U.S. which lacked a strong central executive and the power to tax.
- 24. The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government back to the states.
- 26. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units like states.
- 28. The president's use of their prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the American public.
- 30. The only formal procedure in Senate rules for breaking a filibuster; requires a three-fifths majority.
- 31. Government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast; ruled unconstitutional in NYT v. US.
- 35. The case that established the "one person, one vote" principle, making redistricting a justiciable issue.
- 36. The division of a legislature into two separate assemblies or houses.
- 37. Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials and the policies they enact.
- 38. The case that struck down state-sponsored prayer in public schools as a violation of the Establishment Clause.
- 39. The case that protected "symbolic speech" for students, provided it does not cause a substantial disruption.
Down
- 1. The document that argues for a system of checks and balances and separation of powers to prevent tyranny.
- 2. The power established by Marbury v. Madison that allows the Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
- 3. The SCOTUS case that confirmed the supremacy of federal law and the existence of implied powers.
- 4. The legal principle that evidence gathered in violation of the Constitution cannot be used in a trial.
- 5. The case that guaranteed the right to an attorney for the poor or indigent in state felony cases.
- 6. A written pronouncement issued by the President upon the signing of a bill, often outlining their interpretation of the law.
- 8. The clause in the Fourteenth Amendment used to protect individual liberties from state infringement.
- 9. The First Amendment provision prohibiting the government from creating or favoring an official state religion.
- 12. The electoral edge afforded to those already holding office, including name recognition and franking privileges.
- 14. The stable, three-way relationship between a congressional committee, an executive agency, and an interest group.
- 16. The drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party or group, often creating oddly shaped districts.
- 17. An Anti-Federalist essay expressing fear that the "necessary and proper" and "supremacy" clauses would give the federal government unlimited power.
- 18. The legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent; "let the decision stand."
- 21. The Fourteenth Amendment clause that serves as the basis for most anti-discrimination laws and civil rights cases.
- 22. The First Amendment provision that prohibits the government from interfering with the practice of religion.
- 23. The case-by-case process by which the Supreme Court has applied the Bill of Rights to the states.
- 25. A "friend of the court" brief filed by an interested party to provide additional information or perspective on a case.
- 27. Government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district.
- 29. The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people.
- 32. Federal funds provided to states for a broad purpose with few "strings attached," favoring state discretion.
- 33. Madison’s essay arguing that a large republic is the best way to control the "mischiefs of faction."
- 34. An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills, often described as "vote trading."