State and Local Government Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• commission : an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
• school district : the government unit that administers elementary and secondary school programs
• limited government : the idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
• criminal law : a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes
• recall : procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
• parole : to grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions
• police power : state power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
• commutation : the power to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime
• fundamental law : laws of basic and lasting importance which may not easily be changed
• item veto : the power to reject particular parts, or items, of a bill
• electorate : all of the people entitled to vote in a given election
• governor : a person who governs the state
• common law : a legal system based on custom and court rulings
• statutory law : law passed by the u.s. congress or state legislatures
• referendum : a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
• magistrates : elected officials
• pardon : legal forgiveness of a crime
• reprieve : a temporary relief or delay
• mayor : elected head of a city, town or municipality
• jury : a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
• civil law : the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
• popular sovereignty : a belief that ultimate power resides in the people.