Across
- 3. A prescribed guide for conduct or action.
- 5. The state of being united or joined as a whole.
- 6. A political group with specific beliefs and goals.
- 8. A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting.
- 9. A system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders.
- 11. A plan or course of action by a government or organization.
- 14. The place where legal cases are heard.
- 15. A rule made by the government that must be followed.
- 18. One of the chambers in a bicameral legislature.
- 20. To choose someone to hold a public office by voting.
- 21. The ability to control or influence others.
- 22. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament.
- 25. Laws, considered collectively, that are enacted by a governing body.
- 26. A legislative body or chamber, e.g., House of Representatives.
- 27. A nation or territory considered as an organized political community.
- 28. The head of a city or town government.
- 29. A position as a member of a legislative or governing body.
- 30. A financial charge imposed by the government on individuals or businesses.
Down
- 1. An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
- 2. A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future actions or behavior.
- 3. Legal entitlements or protections granted to citizens.
- 4. A person who decides cases in a court.
- 6. The absence of conflict or war.
- 7. The branch of government that interprets the law and administers justice.
- 10. A large town or urban area with its own local government.
- 12. A person who practices or studies law; an attorney.
- 13. A system of fundamental principles according to which a nation or state is governed.
- 16. A formal expression of preference for a candidate.
- 17. A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal, law, or issue.
- 19. A survey of public opinion or a voting process.
- 23. The process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official.
- 24. A person who leads or commands a group.