Across
- 3. - A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
- 7. - A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
- 8. - A person who has the right to vote in an election.
- 10. - A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority concerning a particular cause.
- 11. - The elected executive head of a state of the US.
- 12. - The smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.
- 14. - The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.
- 15. - A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
- 18. - The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority.
- 20. - A body of advisers to a head of state who also serve as the heads of government departments.
- 21. - Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
- 24. - A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
- 26. - A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
- 27. - A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
- 30. - The minimum number of members of a deliberative assembly necessary to conduct the business of that group.
- 31. - A legally recognized subject or national of a state, with associated rights and duties.
- 32. - The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively.
Down
- 1. - A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
- 2. - The greater number.
- 4. - The national legislative body of a country.
- 5. - A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
- 6. - The highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
- 9. - The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
- 13. - The branch of government responsible for implementing laws and policies.
- 16. - A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
- 17. - A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
- 19. - Relating to elections or electors.
- 22. - A group seeking to influence legislators on a particular issue.
- 23. - A process of voting, typically in secret.
- 25. - To charge a public official with misconduct.
- 28. - A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
- 29. - A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.