Across
- 7. Ruler of a monarchy
- 10. Basic rights guaranteed to citizens
- 16. Person who runs for public office
- 18. Branch of government responsible for enforcing laws
- 19. Active participation of citizens in public affairs
- 21. Act of choosing leaders through voting
- 22. Power of courts to review laws and executive actions
- 23. Length of time an elected official serves in office
- 26. The highest law of a country
- 28. Branch of government that makes laws
- 29. Political philosophy emphasizing individual freedoms and equality
Down
- 1. Public policy of raising revenue through mandatory contributions
- 2. Individual holding public office
- 3. Head of state in a republic
- 4. Law passed by a legislative body
- 5. Government controlled by a single ruler or authority
- 6. Group of voters with shared political beliefs
- 8. Group of senior officials heading government departments
- 9. System where power is divided between central and regional governments
- 11. Peaceful transfer of power after an election
- 12. Body that interprets and applies the law
- 13. Person elected to represent people in a legislature
- 14. Official head of a city or town government
- 15. MINISTER Head of government in a parliamentary system
- 16. Alliance of political parties to form a government
- 17. Formal charge against a public official for misconduct
- 20. Official publication of government laws and decisions
- 24. Written proposal for a new law
- 25. System of government in which citizens vote directly or elect representatives
- 27. Highest judicial authority in a country