Unit 3 Civics Vocabulary Crossword
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
 
 
Down: 1) A rule used by 48 out of 50 states in the Electoral College, where the candidate who wins the most votes in a state gets all of that state’s electoral votes, even if the popular vote was very close3) mandates that individuals in similar situations be treated equally by the law (14th Amendment)5) the right to vote in political elections6) the government has to follow fair, clear rules before it can take away someone’s life, freedom, or property. (14th Amendment)8) When a candidate gets more than half of all the votes cast9) A system of government where power is shared between a national (federal) government and state governments, with each level having its own responsibilities and powers12) a goal or standard that people try to reach, even if it’s hard to achieve in real life14) all the people in a country who are entitled to vote in an election Across: 2) a process that allows registered voters to propose new legislation or a constitutional amendment by collecting a required number of signatures on a petition4) strongly supporting one political party or side, often so strongly that a person may ignore or dismiss opinions from the other side. It’s like being a loyal fan of a team—you always back your team, no matter what7) a person chosen to cast that state's official votes for president and vice president in the Electoral College10) When a candidate gets more votes than anyone else, but not necessarily more than half11) a body of people representing the US states, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president13) A state in U.S. presidential elections where neither political party has a guaranteed win, so the outcome could “swing” to either candidate15) A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
 

 

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