Across
- 4. Strong support for one political party.
- 6. The case where the Court ruled school prayer unconstitutional.
- 8. The Supreme Court case that banned school-sponsored prayer (1962).
- 9. The Amish family case about religious freedom in education (1972).
- 11. The issue in Engel v. Vitale that involved school ______.
- 16. Giving government jobs as political rewards.
- 18. A system that keeps one branch from becoming too powerful.
- 20. Government workers who are not elected.
- 21. The president’s power to forgive a crime.
- 22. The group in Congress that approves federal judges.
- 23. A group of advisors to the president.
- 24. The president’s role as head of the military.
Down
- 1. A person chosen by the president for a government job.
- 2. A judge who believes the Court should limit its power.
- 3. When two parties work together.
- 5. A judge who believes the Court should actively change policy.
- 7. The Supreme Court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional.
- 8. A past court decision used to guide future cases.
- 10. Another word for government agencies.
- 12. The president’s power to influence public opinion.
- 13. An official rule made by the president.
- 14. When political parties strongly disagree and are divided.
- 15. Government jobs given based on skill and exams.
- 17. The process where the president selects a judge.
- 19. The way judges explain the meaning of the Constitution.