Final Exam Review Crossword

The branch of the government that writes, debates, and passes laws
The branch of government that implements, supports, and enforces laws
The branch of the government that interprets laws as constitutional or not
The highest judicial court in a nation
The national legislative body of a country
A course of action proposed/adopted by a government, party, business, or individual
Review by the Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act
Lower house of Congress. 435 Representatives. Part of the process of making bills into laws
The US court system is divided into 2 separate systems (Federal and State). Each is independent of the Executive and Legislative Branches of the government
Legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers
A statement in the US Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the list of powers
The Legislative Branch is empowered to make laws
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives. 2nd in line for the Presidency (after the VP)
The head of the majority party in a legislative body
The head of the majority party in a legislative body
The powers exercised by Congress which are not explicitly given by the Constitution but are necessary and proper to execute the powers that are
The head of the minority party in a legislative body
A complex organization of appointed officials that exists in gov't and business.
Powers not explicitly given to the Federal Government, so they are reserved for the State Government
An introduction stating a document's purpose and aims
An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly until the meeting is adjourned
2/3 vote by Congress to override a bill vetoed by the President
Favored the Constitution. Stressed that a strong government was needed. Protection of property rights
Opposed Constitution. Wanted strong state government; feared strong national government. Created a strong executive, similar to a Monarchy.
The President has the power to reject a bill
A body of advisors to the President
The legislative, executive, and judicial powers are separated into 3 separate branches
An official in a party who ensures party discipline in a legislature
A group of Electors tasked with electing the President based on the popular vote