Government 2023

3. The branch of government responsible for making laws; in the United States, it consists of the Congress (House of Representatives and Senate).
9. The formal approval or acceptance of a law, treaty, or constitutional amendment.
10. A system of government where power is divided between a central government and regional governments (states in the case of the United States).
11. The act of attempting to influence government officials and policies by individuals or interest groups.
12. A form of government where the country is considered a "public matter," and power is held by elected individuals representing the citizens.
15. The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of another country.

1. Changes or additions made to the United States Constitution.
2. The process by which an elected official is charged with wrongdoing and removed from office.
4. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws; it is headed by the President of the United States.
5. The right to vote in political elections.
6. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice; it includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
7. A written document that outlines the basic principles, structures, and functions of a government.
8. A system of government where the power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
13. A group of advisors appointed by the President to assist in making decisions and overseeing various government departments.
14. The power of the President (or other executive authority) to reject a bill passed by the legislative branch, preventing it from becoming a law.