Across
- 3. The one being accused in a court of law
- 5. The head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
- 8. Federal funding that is set to be used for a specific use in the State and local government.
- 9. A formal directive issued by the president that manages Federal or state operations of policy.
- 10. President waits 10 days
- 12. The federal governments ultimate authority to rule over their territory without outside control, often shared between the states and their people.
- 15. The attempt to delay or block votes on a bill by prolonging debate.
- 16. Fixed sum of federal money given to the State and local governments.
- 18. A member of the executive branch that is there to help the president.
- 19. One parties legal rights to bring an lawsuit, which requires a direct connection to the issue being challenged.
- 21. Power divided between Federal and State governments
- 22. A trail court for federal or state criminals, usually the primary entry point
- 24. The SCOTUS case that resulted in the Necessary and Proper Clause
- 25. When the President says no to a bill
Down
- 1. Dividing districts
- 2. SCOTUS case about gun control in school zones
- 4. A past court ruling or event that serves as an example or rule for future decisions.
- 6. The court legal authority to hear and decide a case, defining its power over specific area, matters, and people.
- 7. An agreement between the U.S. President and a foreign leader bypassing Senate ratification.
- 11. Drawing boundaries to favor one party over the other
- 13. The inherent powers of the State governments to enact laws and regulations to protect the public.
- 14. Reserved powers not stated in the Constitution to give States more power.
- 17. The powers held by individual states rather than the government
- 20. Federalist paper that argues for a strong, unitary executive for the government.
- 23. The party that brings legal action or a lawsuit to the court.