Govt. Vocabs Crossword

When citizens vote on all major decisions.
The person elected to run a democratic government.
The branch of government in charge of running the country and ensuring that laws are followed.
The branch of government which makes laws and policies for the country.
The branch of government that oversees court cases.
The person elected to run the government of a state and ensure that laws and policies are followed.
A single ruler (king/queen) with no limits on power, born into the position.
When a king/queen has their powers limited by a constitution.
A person elected by citizens to make laws in the House of Representatives or Senate.
The section of the legislative branch made up of legislators elected by their state. The number of legislators for each state depends on their population. (higher population = more representatives)
The section of the legislative branch made up of 2 legislators per state. Every state has the same amount regardless of population.
A type of government where a small group of people are in charge.
A type of government where someone takes over and rules by force.
When one person controls the government.
A few people are elected to make decisions for everyone.
The highest court in the USA. It makes decisions on court cases that have been appealed in the lower courts.
A government made up of a national government that gives some power to state governments.