Across
- 2. A group of people elected or chosen to come together to make decisions, pass laws, or represent the public
- 4. A formal system of rules, regulations, and principles created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to govern behavior
- 10. The part of government that makes laws – think of them as the "rule-makers"
- 12. Someone who guides, makes key decisions, and represents a group or community.
- 13. The system or group of people that holds the authority to manage a state
- 15. Things people are expected to do to help their community or country.
- 17. a set of rules, plans, or actions made by the government or an organization to address a specific issue
- 19. a geographic area with its own government, laws, and the power to control what happens within its borders.
- 22. A complex society where people live together under shared systems of laws, culture, and governance
- 23. The ability to make decisions, influence others, and take action in governance
- 24. When a country or group has full control over its own affairs, laws, and decisions, without being ruled or controlled by another nation
- 28. The right to make choices about your own life, speak your mind, and
- 29. a group of people who share common ties, such as language, culture, history, or beliefs, and often feel a sense of unity or belonging together.
Down
- 1. Refer to observable, consistent patterns in political behavior and phenomena that allow for generalization, explanation, and prediction
- 3. Being a full member of a country, which gives you rights (like voting or getting protection) and responsibilities.
- 5. The legitimate power of a person or group over other people
- 6. Those in power (like government leaders or officials) must answer for their actions and decisions to the people they serve.
- 7. When people in a community or country support one another, even if they're different, to achieve common goals like fairness or safety.
- 8. The way a government or political system is structured and run, with clear roles, rules, and groups to carry out tasks effectively.
- 9. A set of basic rules that a country follows – it’s like a rulebook that says how the government works.
- 11. Things every person is entitled to have or do, protected by law or choose who to lead the country.
- 14. The group of people and processes that manage and run a country, city, or organization
- 16. The supreme, independent authority a state holds over its own territory and people, meaning it has the ultimate power to govern itself without external interference
- 18. A form of government in which political power is vested in the people or the population of a state.
- 20. The mix of different people in a society—with varying backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, and ideas.
- 21. The right of people to act, speak, and make choices freely
- 25. The part that carries out or enforces laws – they’re the "doers".
- 26. The growth of a country’s territory, influence, or the scope of its governance.
- 27. A process where people choose who will represent them and make decisions for their community, city, or country.