Government

2. The highest court in the U.S. that has the final say on legal and constitutional issues.
3. A Senate tactic where a senator speaks for a long time to delay or block a vote on a bill.
4. The elected leader of the executive branch of the U.S. government; also Commander-in-Chief of the military.
5. One of the two major political parties in the U.S., often associated with liberal or progressive policies.
7. A process where citizens vote to choose leaders or decide on issues.
8. A proposed law that must be passed by Congress and approved by the President to become law.
10. Current President of the United States (R).
11. The written plan of government and highest law in the United States.
13. The branch of government that enforces laws (includes the President and federal agencies).
15. The house of Congress that has 50 members (2 per state).
17. The branch of government that interprets laws and decides if they are constitutional (includes courts and judges).
19. To charge a government official (like the President) with misconduct; the first step in removal from office.
21. The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
22. Drawing voting district lines to favor one political party or group.

1. The power of the courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional.
3. A system where power is shared between a national government and state governments.
6. The U.S. national legislature, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
9. The branch of government that makes laws (includes Congress).
12. One of the two major political parties in the U.S., often associated with conservative policies.
14. A group of presidential advisors, usually the heads of executive departments.
16. The current Governor of Alabama, a member of the Republican Party.
18. A change or addition to the Constitution.
20. Abbreviation of the house of Congress that has 435 members.