Honors Government Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 4. A system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service
  2. 6. A group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy.
  3. 8. A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.
  4. 11. The process by which political parties select their candidates for election to public office.
  5. 12. A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
  6. 14. A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  7. 17. An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  8. 18. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  9. 19. An election held to choose which candidate will hold office
  10. 20. Head of the Executive Branch.
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  1. 1. The strong support of a party and its policy stands.
  2. 2. A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.
  3. 3. A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
  4. 5. A promise citizens of the United States make to be true to their flag and all that it stands for; written by Francis Bellamy.
  5. 7. The meeting of party delegates every four years to choose a presidential ticket and write the party's platform.
  6. 9. A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.
  7. 10. Group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
  8. 13. Representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making.
  9. 15. The upper house of Congress, consisting of two representatives from each state
  10. 16. A serious crime.