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- 3. a territory where all the people are led by the same government
- 6. a range of government programs that provide financial or other aid to individuals or groups who cannot support themselves
- 9. relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
- 10. levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort
- 13. If a federal official commits a crime or otherwise acts improperly
- 15. a promise made by an individual they will uphold and fulfill certain requirements and obligations of a position that they were either elected or appointed to
- 17. the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
- 20. a term for when a taxing authority, usually a government, levies or imposes a financial obligation on its citizens or residents
- 22. having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
- 23. A bill is the form used for most legislation, whether permanent or temporary, general or special, public or private.
- 24. Law
- 26. the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries
- 29. a person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community.
- 30. violent conflict between states or nations
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- 1. the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
- 2. the authority to render dispositive judgments
- 4. a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret
- 5. having the power to make laws.
- 7. a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
- 8. a method by which a group, such as a meeting or an electorate, convenes together for the purpose of making a collective decision or expressing an opinion usually following discussions, debates or election campaigns.
- 11. an organized military force equipped for fighting on land.
- 12. The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law
- 14. a national legislative body, especially that of the US
- 16. an order issued by a legal authority with administrative or judicial powers, typically a court
- 18. the political stability of the government and the government's ability to protect and encourage peaceful demonstrations and assemblies
- 19. an organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.
- 21. a special duty, charge, or position conferred by governmental authority and for a public purpose
- 25. a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
- 27. giving oneself their own laws
- 28. freedom from arbitrary and unreasonable restraint upon an individual