U.S. Government Crossword Puzzle

2. The President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law.
3. The process by which a constitutional amendment or treaty is formally approved and made official.
6. A group of advisors to the President, including heads of executive departments.
7. A body of electors established by the Constitution to elect the President and Vice President.
10. A proposed law presented to a legislative body for approval.
11. A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution or a law.
12. A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through representatives.
14. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and regional governments.
15. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are applied fairly.
16. A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action by extended debate or other means.
17. The introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution outlining its purposes and guiding principles.
19. The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch's power.
20. A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing oversight by the others.

1. The branch of government responsible for creating laws, represented by Congress in the U.S.
4. The supreme law of the United States, establishing the framework of government and individual rights.
5. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
8. A legislative body having two chambers, such as the U.S. Congress (Senate and House of Representatives).
9. The highest court in the United States, which has the final authority on constitutional matters.
13. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the President.
18. A system of government in which elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the people.