Across
- 3. The way large groups of citizens think about issues and people.
- 4. A law that requires men of certain ages and qualifications to join the military.
- 10. The welfare of the community.
- 12. A government in which citizens meet in popular assembly to discuss issues and vote for leaders.
- 14. A nation's plan for interacting with other countries of the world.
- 16. A form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority.
- 18. An organization of the world's countries that promotes peace and security around the globe.
- 19. A group of citizens with similar views on public issues who work to put their ideas into effective government action.
- 20. A government that controls all aspects of society.
Down
- 1. A country's economic, cultural, or military goals.
- 2. An indirect democracy in which citizens vote for representatives who decide on issues and make laws on their behalf.
- 5. A government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or small group.
- 6. Organizations of people with a common interest that try to influence government policies and decisions.
- 7. A governement that has legal limits on its power.
- 8. A government having complete authority over a geographic area.
- 9. The required service of citizens to act as a member of a jury.
- 11. The rights that all people deserve, such as rights to equality and justice.
- 12. A process of conducting relations between countries.
- 13. A country's political boundaries.
- 15. The assistance to people in distress.
- 17. A written plan of government that outlines its purposes, powers, and limitations.