Georgia Studies Unit 9 Crossword
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
 
 
Down: 1) The election for national, state, and local offices held in November of even numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday.2) A plan of action to meet a specific goal; also, a position on a specific issue.3) The idea that government must be based on the will of the people.6) A person who has no connection with a political party.7) Connected with political parties, as in a partisan election.8) Groups of people and their behaviors that have developed over the years to serve particular human needs.9) The legal document that authorizes a state or national government to exist. It usually outlines fundamental principles, form, major officials, and powers of a government.11) Any number greater than one-half of the total.12) Member of a political system in whose operation the people have a voice.14) A division of governmental power among separate branches, each with distinct roles and powers.15) Fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Constitution’s first 10 amendments.18) Political organizations, particularly the Democratic and Republican parties, that regularly compete to win elections in order to control the government and influence its policies. 22) A form of government whose power comes from the people.24) Special election to remove a person from public office before the end of that official’s term.25) A social institution set up to promote and protect society through formal rules and services.27) Not identified with any political party.30) The rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen.34) Meeting of members of a political party or group to choose candidates for office or take a group position on issues. 37) To impose or set, as in the case of a government levying taxes. Across: 4) A formal written request, AND/OR A written document signed by a certain number of voters for some purpose, such as listing an independent candidate on the general election ballot.5) In elections with three or more candidates, winning more votes than any other candidate, but less than a majority.10) A district set up for voting purposes.13) Person who contacts legislators in an attempt to influence legislation. 16) The process by which we determine our governmental policies and choose the officials who will carry them out.17) A direct vote by the public on some question or issue.19) Legal process through which a person who is not a citizen can become one.20) Consisting of two houses or chambers.21)  A person holding office.23) A plan built into U.S. and state constitutions to keep the three branches of government from overpowering each other.26) A statewide election held by a political party to choose its candidates for the general election.28) An action by a chief executive to prevent a bill passed by a legislative body from becoming law.29) An area of legal control, AND/OR The authority of a court to act or hear a matter.31) The general power of state government to protect citizens and the environment by passing laws in the interest of public safety and welfare.32) To formally propose a candidate for appointment or election to an office.33) Designated voting sites used for elections, AND/OR Surveys of public opinion.35) An addition or change to a bill, law, or constitution.36)  A law enacted by a city or county affecting local affairs, such as traffic, noise, and animal control.38) A group of people or organizations who share a particular interest and try to promote that interest through politics.39) Political system in which the national government is supreme but shares some powers with state governments, which also have certain independent powers.
 

 

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