Across
- 2. Influencing government decisions by advocacy groups
- 3. The branch of government that interprets laws
- 6. A body of advisors to the head of state
- 9. Rights, The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law
- 11. Managing international relations through negotiation
- 14. The right to vote in political elections
- 16. A system of government where power is vested in the people
- 17. A process of voting, usually in secret
- 19. The power of a president or governor to reject a bill
- 23. A proposed law presented for approval
- 25. A system where power is divided between central and regional governments
- 26. A formal agreement between two or more countries
- 27. A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal
- 28. A city or town with its own local government
- 29. The elected head of a state or province
Down
- 1. The status of being a legally recognized member of a country
- 4. A change or addition to a legal document
- 5. An organized effort to influence decision-making within a group
- 6. A document that outlines the fundamental principles of governance
- 7. A process where citizens choose their representatives
- 8. Openness and accountability in government actions
- 10. A process of charging a government official with misconduct
- 12. A course of action adopted or proposed by a government or organization
- 13. A system of government where decisions are made by state officials
- 15. , The branch of government that enforces laws
- 18. , The branch of government responsible for making laws
- 20. A legislative chamber in bicameral system.
- 21. A system where multiple groups coexist and influence governance
- 22. An alliance of political parties forming a government
- 24. A form of government where a single leader has absolute power