Power and the State

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Across
  1. 5. The use of forms of violence for the pursuit of a political goal.
  2. 6. Every state has one of these, setting out the powers and composition of state institutions.
  3. 7. A political party's list of proposed actions if they are elected into power.
  4. 9. Branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws in particular cases.
  5. 10. Implies a wide measure of agreement.
  6. 11. Members of a population born in a country or who have acquired citizenship.
  7. 12. The authority of the government to carry out its programme as outlined in election campaign.
Down
  1. 1. The highest law making body in Britain.
  2. 2. Persuading people through force.
  3. 3. Power is delegated to these, such as Parliament or the Police.
  4. 4. Implies some justification for the exercise of ruling power.
  5. 8. The branch of government responsible for directing the nation's affairs, execution of laws and policies.