Across
- 2. An elected official who is second-in-command to the governor and may have specific duties assigned by the governor or state law
- 4. A landmark legal case in North Carolina that affirmed the state’s constitutional obligation to provide every child with a sound basic education
- 7. Specific powers granted to the national government by the Constitution
- 11. The legislative body of a state, typically composed of a House of Representatives and a Senate, responsible for making state laws
- 14. A state official responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining public records, and handling various administrative duties
- 16. Courts that review decisions made by lower state courts, often including appellate courts and the state supreme court
- 17. A senior official who manages the governor’s office and staff, coordinating activities and advising the governor
- 19. A court that reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure the law was applied correctly
- 21. Powers that are not granted to the national government by the Constitution and are therefore reserved for the states
- 23. A local court that handles minor criminal cases, civil disputes, and other matters within a specific county
- 24. An official who oversees a specific department or function within the state or local government, often elected or appointed
- 25. A state court that handles more serious criminal and civil cases, often divided into judicial district
Down
- 1. A group of elected executive officials in some states who work together to make decisions and provide advice to the governor
- 3. The chief legal officer of a state, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing law enforcement
- 5. The head of the state’s public education system, responsible for overseeing schools and implementing education policies
- 6. A system of government where power is divided between a central (national) government and smaller political units, like states
- 8. Powers that are shared by both the national and state governments, such as the power to tax
- 9. A state official responsible for reviewing government finances to ensure funds are used properly and efficiently
- 10. The elected head of a state government
- 12. The highest court in a state, which primarily reviews decisions made by lower appellate courts
- 13. Courts at the initial level of the state judicial system where most cases begin, often including trial courts
- 15. A state official responsible for managing the state's finances, including revenue collection and disbursement of funds
- 18. A court where cases are first heard, and evidence and testimony are presented to determine the facts of the case
- 20. The length of time an elected official serves in office before another election is held
- 22. A clause in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal laws and the Constitution take precedence over state laws