Across
- 2. Showing strong support for a political party (adj.).
- 6. Extended debate by a legislator to delay action (often in the U.S. Senate).
- 8. An authoritative order from an electorate or a superior body.
- 9. Current officeholder seeking re-election.
- 13. Group of principal executive advisors to a head of government.
- 15. Official periodic population count.
- 16. A direct popular vote on a single issue.
- 17. Person who tries to influence legislators on behalf of a special interest.
- 19. Manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party.
Down
- 1. Two-chamber legislative structure
- 3. A meeting of party members to select candidates or delegates.
- 4. Minimum number of members needed to conduct business.
- 5. Formal change to a constitution or law.
- 7. Formal charge of wrongdoing against a public official.
- 10. Executive power to reject a bill.
- 11. System of courts responsible for interpreting laws.
- 12. Countervailing forces that prevent one branch from dominating (plural).
- 14. Relating to the choosing of electors for president.
- 15. Controls attached to prevent abuse of power (plural).
- 18. Division of power between national and state governments.