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- 2. The fundamental law of the U.S. federal government.
- 5. A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice.
- 6. A formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
- 7. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- 10. Includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
- 11. Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
- 15. Each person is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district.
- 16. The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law.
- 17. A legal rule that can be set out under a statute, a code, or a paragraph in a legal document.
- 19. Freedom from arbitrary and unreasonable restraint upon an individual.
- 23. Made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress
- 24. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
- 26. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
- 27. A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
- 29. A person elected or appointed to the Senate and duly sworn.
- 30. A way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
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- 1. The legislative branch of the federal government that represents the American people and makes the nation's laws.
- 3. The act of approving an unauthorized commitment by an official who has the authority to do so.
- 4. The part of government which enforces the law, and has overall responsibility for the governance of a state.
- 8. The highest court in the land and the only part of the federal judiciary specifically required by the Constitution.
- 9. The most senior appointed officers of the executive branch.
- 12. The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
- 13. Of or constituting a form of government in which power is distributed between a central authority and a number of constituent territorial units (as states).
- 14. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
- 18. Charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.
- 20. The head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
- 21. To ensure the government is effective and citizens' rights are protected, each has its own powers and responsibilities, including working with the others.
- 22. Provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- 25. The ___ is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law.
- 28. The government, or political authority, that controls a nation.