Government Part of a country

1. A civil officer charged with the administration of the law
5. The cabinet
9. In favour of or demanding strict obedience to authority
12. A group of opponents
13. State in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives
14. An advocate
16. The body of ministers of state

2. Exercise of authority
3. States whether or not citizens have equal rights and freedoms,establishes the type of government
4. Synonym for this word is 'dissolution'
6. Pertaining to the nature of democracy
7. Branch of government that writes new laws,etc.
8. Composed of the president,house of representatives and the senate
10. Deals with criminal and civil cases brought before its various courts
11. Relating to government or public affairs of a country
15. Pertaining to soldiers