Government Crossword

A ballot, usually sent in the mail, that allows those who cannot go to their precinct on election day to vote.
The belief that the government should have all the power and be able to do whatever it wants.
A group, composed of the heads of federal departments and key agencies, that advises the president.
first 10 amendments to the US constitution. guarantees personal liberties and limits the powers of the government.
set of budget guidelines that must pass both houses of congress in identical form by april 15. guides govt spending for the following fiscal year.
court in which lawsuits are heard.
protections against government power embodied in the bill of rights and similar legislation. include the right to free speech, exercise of religion, and right to fair trial.
those protections against discrimination by the govt and individuals. intended to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, physical handicap, or sexual orientation.
A political ideology that tends to favor defense spending and school prayer and to disapporve of social programs, abortion, affirmative action, and a large, active govt. Generally affiliated with the Republican party.
Voters act increasingly independent of a party affiliation. Split-ticket voting may be a consequence.
Process by which governments return fugitives to the jurisdiction from which they have fled.
A lengthy speech that halts all legislative action in the Senate.
Twelve-month period starting on Oct. 1 when government budgets go into effect.
Election held on the first Tuesday of November, during which voters elect officials.
A congressional law that forbade government officials from participating in partisan politics and protected government employees from being fired on partisan grounds; revised to be less restrictive in 1993.
Lower house of US Congress, in which representation is allocated to states in direct proportion to their population. Has sole power to initiate appropriations legislation.
Process by which a president, judge, or other govt official can be tried for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Process through which voters may propose new laws.
Ideaology that tends to favor govt spending on social programs, affirmative action, rights to abortions, and an active Govt. Usually affiliated with Democratic Party.
Level of support for an elected official as perceived through election results.
Third Chief Justice (early 1800s). Federalist who worked to increase the powers of the federal govt over the states. Established the principle of judicial review.