Across
- 2. All Americans are born with this type of rights.
- 4. Which chamber of Congress can gerrymandering be an important factor?
- 5. This interest group would likely support Democrats because they are pro-choice.
- 6. What is the person who sues in a civil case called?
- 10. Using the media to influence public opinion, this term originated from President Teddy Roosevelt.
- 11. Which chamber of Congress can filibusters be an important factor?
- 14. How people grow to see and act in the political world, the process by which people develop their political opinions.
- 15. What is the person on trial in a criminal case called?
- 17. When a President doesn’t want to pass a bill, what does he do?
- 18. One main factor in shaping people’s political opinions.
- 19. Then, 3/4 of what must approve the amendment after it passes the House and Senate?
- 20. First, a proposed amendment must be approved by what vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Down
- 1. What amendment restricts the President to two terms in office?
- 3. Can happen if a trial needs less publicity to ensure an impartial jury.
- 7. This interest group would likely support Democrats because people of color and minority groups also tend to support Democrats.
- 8. What amendment sets the voting age at 18+?
- 9. From whom does the government get its power?
- 12. The President passes a bill by _____ it.
- 13. The President appoints people who have supported him/her and their party to federal government jobs.
- 16. The act of returning a fugitive to the place where the crime was committed for trial.