Across
- 5. The theory that too many competing groups weaken government effectiveness
- 6. Basic freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution
- 11. An organization aiming to influence public policy
- 13. A change or addition to the Constitution
- 15. The theory where multiple groups share power to influence policy
- 17. The clause asserting federal authority over state laws
- 18. Attempting to influence lawmakers
- 19. The right to vote
- 20. A Senate vote to end a filibuster
Down
- 1. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
- 2. The power to declare laws unconstitutional
- 3. People represented by an elected official
- 4. Spending for localized projects to gain voter support
- 7. A two-house legislature
- 8. The theory that power is concentrated among the wealthy and influential
- 9. Redrawing districts to favor a political party
- 10. The president's rejection of a bill
- 12. A tactic for delaying legislation by long speeches
- 14. Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution
- 16. A system dividing power between national and state governments