PPGC PRELIM CROSSWORD PUZZLE

4. A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries
5. A system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units
8. A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office
10. Supreme power or authority
13. A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
14. A system of government by one person with absolute power
16. An official order or commission to do something
18. A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives
20. An organized effort to influence decision-making within a group
22. Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty
24. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
25. A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power
26. A general vote by the electorate on a single political question
27. A system of government by the whole population
28. A body of high-ranking state officials, typically consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch
29. A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction

1. The right to vote in political elections
2. A small group of people having control of a country or organization
3. Laws considered collectively
6. The profession or skill of managing international relations
7. A legislative or governing body, particularly the upper house in many legislatures
9. A legislative body of government, typically elected
11. An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties
12. Seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue
15. A form of government with a monarch at the head
17. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
19. A system of government where most decisions are made by state officials
20. The fundamental principles according to which a state is governed
21. A change or addition to a legal document
23. Having two branches or chambers of a legislative body