Across
- 2. procedure in the senate designed to prolong debate and prevent a vote on a bill
- 5. type of federalism where the power shifts from the central government to the states
- 7. a theory of government where groups are so strong, the government is weakened
- 8. divide between legislative and executive branch causing little legislation to be passed
- 11. a government where power is held by the people and the representatives they elect
- 15. using prior cases as the test for deciding similar cases
- 16. written statements that could ruin someone's reputation
- 18. procedure that requires 3/5ths vote to end floor debate in the senate
- 20. the branch of government in charge of interpreting laws and how to apply them
- 21. the clause that state the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
- 23. selective leaks aimed at testing the political waters
- 26. elected representatives that vote the way their constituents want them to
- 27. the first 10 of these are in the bill of rights
- 28. redistricting that benefits the party in power
- 29. clause in the first amendment that Wisconsin v Yoder was ruled on
- 30. powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution
Down
- 1. an elected official who is currently in office
- 3. assistant leaders in Congress; round up party members for votes
- 4. the type of powers that are listed specifically in the Constitution
- 6. a legislative body that has two branches/chambers
- 9. Latin term for judicial precedent
- 10. money given to the state from the federal government to be used on projects and public services
- 12. acting for an interest group to influence policy decisions
- 13. the basic principles and law of the United States; supreme law of the land
- 14. presidential power to reject a bill
- 17. the relationship between legislators, bureaucrats and interest groups
- 19. a type of power that is specifically for the states
- 22. form of government where power is shared between the federal and state governments
- 24. redrawing districts based on population changes
- 25. ideology that believes in more government involvement, social welfare and minority rights