Across
- 3. A government where citizens elect representatives.
- 5. The branch of government that enforces laws.
- 7. A male member of the House of Representatives.
- 8. _______ of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress.
- 13. Presidential rejection of a bill.
- 14. More than half.
- 16. Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights.
- 19. A proposed law.
- 21. The status of being a legal member of a country.
- 23. A change or addition to the Constitution.
- 24. Someone who tries to influence lawmakers.
- 26. This amendment protects speech and religion
- 28. ______ Court: the highest court in the U.S.
- 29. A series of actions to win an election.
- 30. The branch that interprets laws.
- 31. Type of court case about a conflict between people/ groups
- 32. Freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.
- 33. To charge a government official with wrongdoing.
- 35. A government by the people.
- 36. The legislative branch of the U.S. government.
Down
- 1. Division of power between national and state governments.
- 2. ______ College: system used to elect the president.
- 4. The introduction to the Constitution.
- 6. Title for a member of the Supreme Court.
- 9. The upper chamber of Congress.
- 10. This amendment protects against self incrimination
- 11. The head of the executive branch.
- 12. The branch that makes laws.
- 15. Less than half.
- 17. To formally approve a document or decision.
- 18. A member of the Senate.
- 20. The supreme law of the United States.
- 21. Type of court case involving a law being broken
- 22. Place where voting takes place.
- 25. A method of voting in writing.
- 27. Presidential advisers and department heads.
- 34. ______and Balances: system that prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.