Across
- 1. : The fundamental law of a nation
- 6. : Legal rules established by authority
- 7. : Member of the upper house of a legislature
- 8. : Conducting international relations
- 9. : Government by a single ruler with absolute power
- 10. : Government officials who implement policies
- 13. : A system of government by the people
- 17. : Alliance of political parties for control
- 19. : Formal written request signed by many people
- 21. : The act or process of governing a country
- 22. : Head of a province or state
- 23. : The act of charging a public official with misconduct
- 25. : A person who tries to influence lawmakers
- 27. : A list of things to be considered or done
- 28. : The legislative body in some countries
- 29. : A course of action adopted by a government
Down
- 2. : Openness in government to prevent corruption
- 3. : Local government leader of a city or town
- 4. : System of courts to interpret laws
- 5. : A state in which supreme power rests with the people and elected representatives
- 7. : Right to vote in elections
- 11. : A particular government or administration
- 12. : Senior officials who advise the head of state
- 14. : Head of a government department
- 15. : The body responsible for making laws
- 16. : A vote on a specific issue by the people
- 18. : Change or addition to a constitution
- 20. : Division of power between central and regional governments
- 24. : Branch of government that executes laws
- 26. : A process of choosing representatives or deciding issues