Government Vocabulary Crossword

The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.
The highest judicial court in a country or state.
A sentence that the offender is allowed to serve under supervision in the community.
The trial court in the Georgia court system; hears both civil and criminal cases.
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
A serious or violent crime.
A minor crime.
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
pertaining to young people.
failing to do what law or duty requires; overdue in payment.
A noncriminal lawsuit, usually involving private property rights.
Person responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
money for investment.
income received by the government from taxes
the current officeholder
a procedure for removing a public official from office by a vote of the people
an accounting period that is one year long
A system by which each branch of government limits power of other branches
A city, town, etc. having its own incorporated government for local affairs.
the chief executive official, usually elected, of a city, village, or town.
the executive head of a state in the U.S.
the state official second in rank to the governor.
authorized by state law to provide one or a limited number of designated functions separate from local government, such as park districts, but excluding school districts
Georgia's governing body that makes state laws, includes House of Representatives and Senate members
Made up of 180 members, elected by districts, and is presided over by the Speaker of the House. They bring legislation. In Georgia.
Made up of 56 members, elected by senatorial districts, and presided over by the Lieutenant Governor. In Georgia.