Across
- 1. a group of citizens who make a court decision
- 4. ___________________ and balances; each branch of government can balance the other
- 9. _________ process; rules established by courts to protect a person's rights
- 10. one who presents legislators the views of the organization they represent
- 12. process in which a person can become a citizen
- 14. power rests with the citizens
Down
- 2. Bill of _______________; first ten amendments
- 3. _______________ of powers; power should be divided among the three branches
- 5. __________________ action committee; a private organization who try to influence legislators
- 6. a document that describes our rights and sets up the government
- 7. national and state governments share power
- 8. government where the power to govern comes from the people
- 11. a native or naturalized member of a country
- 13. ____________________ interest groups; a group of individuals interested in one particular issue