Across
- 2. the first ten amendments to the Constitution
- 7. the head of the executive branch in a state or territory
- 8. to reject a proposed bill by refusing to sign it into law
- 9. the part of government that interprets laws and punishes those who break them
- 12. a system of government in which power is divided between a federal, or national, government and various state governments
Down
- 1. the part of government that creates laws and budgets and proposes amendments
- 3. a person granted rights by the government
- 4. a geographic area with boundaries, residents, and a government with a constitution and laws. The United States has 50 states, and they share some governing power with the federal government.
- 5. a written document outlining how the government of a state or country is organized
- 6. the part of goverment that enforces laws, appoints officials,and oversees government agencies
- 10. a change to a government process or document
- 11. to approve formally