Georgia Government LV.1 Crossword

the process of altering or amending a law or document (such as a constitution) by parliamentary or constitutional procedure.
a document containing a formal statement of rights.
the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law.
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power.
the constitutional allocation of the legislative, executive, and judicial powers among the three branches of government.
To protect and defend the constitution, staying informed on the issues in your community (etc).
A form of representative government has existed in Georgia since January 1751.
a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes.
The income that is gained by governments through taxation.
This federal and state government that is broadly responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws made by the legislative branch.
an official elected or appointed to act as ruler, chief executive, or nominal head of a political unit.
an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state.
the chief law officer of a nation or state who represents the government in litigation and serves as its principal legal adviser.
the principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.
the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.
Its powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate).
The court systems of local, state, and federal governments, responsible for interpreting the laws passed by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch.
a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
a minor wrongdoing.