Across
- 3. The branch of government that enforces laws.
- 4. The authority of a state to govern itself.
- 5. A state in which power rests with the people and their elected representatives.
- 7. The leader of a state or province.
- 9. Laws made by a governing body.
- 11. The power or right to give orders and make decisions.
- 13. A legally recognized member of a country.
- 14. A person who creates laws.
- 17. The legislative branch of the U.S. government.
- 18. The head of state in a republic.
- 20. The legislative body in some countries like the UK.
Down
- 1. The fundamental principles that govern a country.
- 2. Related to government, policies, or public affairs.
- 6. A process where citizens vote to choose leaders.
- 8. A system of government where officials make important decisions.
- 10. A system of government where people vote for their leaders.
- 12. The system or group of people governing a country.
- 15. A high-ranking government official.
- 16. The branch of government that interprets laws.
- 19. A system where power is divided between national and state governments.