Foundations of US Government

7. The act of being chosen to speak or act on behalf of a group.
9. A form of government where citizens directly participate in decision-making.
14. A process of reaching agreement through mutual concessions.
16. A system of government where all power is in the hands of a single ruler.
18. A form of government where religious principles guide laws and governance.
19. Someone who opposes a strong central government in favor of states' rights.
20. A government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

1. A government with a hierarchical organization, rules, and specialized tasks.
2. A government where power is concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy individuals.
3. A system of government with no central authority and often characterized by disorder.
4. A political system with a strong central government and divided power between regions.
5. A government system advocating for common ownership and distribution of resources.
6. The formal approval of a decision, law, or agreement.
8. Someone who supports dividing power between a central authority and states.
10. A government where power is passed down through a royal family.
11. Rule by a small, privileged group with concentrated power.
12. A legislative body with two separate chambers.
13. The practice of refusing to buy or support certain products or institutions.
15. A government with elected leaders and a president as the head of state.
17. A government with a king or queen at the head.