Across
- 3. a government's legitimacy and the right to exercise power
- 4. that which is morally correct
- 11. an implicit agreement among the members of a society
- 12. A system of government with elected representatives
- 13. The part of government responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws
- 15. legal obligations and voluntary actions that support the community
- 17. an action that a citizen is required to perform
- 18. The right to articulate opinions and ideas
Down
- 1. The part of government responsible for interpreting laws and applying them to individual cases
- 2. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers among separate bodies
- 5. cruel and oppressive government or rule
- 6. The government must give people a chance to defend themselves
- 7. The part of government responsible for making laws
- 8. The state of being equal
- 9. fundamental liberties and freedoms
- 10. The governing body of a nation, state, or community
- 14. A legally recognized person in a state or commonwealth
- 16. a preliminary statement
