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Across 1. An official who is elected to be the head of the government of a city or town. 5. A member of the Senate. 8. The smaller group of the two groups of people who meet to discuss and make the laws. 11. A person in a legislator's district. 13. The highest court of law in a country or U.S state. 17. Acting neglectful of a duty or obligation. 21. The amount of money that is spent on something. 22. An organization that has the power to make and enforce laws. 23. A person who brings suit in a court. 24. A public vote on a particular issue. 25. To make a bill or other legislation officially part of the law.

Down 2. To officially make a law no longer valid. 3. The larger group of the two groups of people who meet to discuss and make the laws. 4. Ability to do something or act in any way. 6. Income from taxes and fees. 7. The right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. 9. A legislative assembly. 10. A person, company, etc., against whom a claim or charge is brought in court. 12. An act that is not conforming to rule. 14. To formally choose someone as a candidate for a job. 15. A city or town that has its own government to deal with local problems. 16. A decision made by a person in authority to not allow or approve something. 18. The most important city or town in a county or region. 19. To ask or order someone or something to return. 20. A person who holds a particular office or position.