Across
- 6. branch carries out the laws of the state
- 7. branch make the laws of the state
- 8. a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
- 11. an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness
- 12. a draft of a law presented to a legislature for enactment
- 13. a distinct often numbered section of a writing
- 15. having two legislative chambers or houses
- 19. the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
Down
- 1. of powers The division of basic government roles into branches
- 2. having local self-government
- 3. government The principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law. It also limits the power of the government.
- 4. A system of government where power is shared between the central or federal government and the state government.
- 5. and balances The ability of each branch of government to exercise checks or controls over the other branches
- 8. sovereignty A government in which the people rule
- 9. rights A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights
- 10. a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
- 14. A belief that government should be based on the consent of the people
- 16. branch interprets the laws of the state
- 17. the leader of a state
- 18. to make changes to