Ch 5, sec 1 Vocab

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Across
  1. 4. has broad powers to review how the executive branch is operating and to make sure it is following the laws congress has passed
  2. 5. 1-enumerates the powers of Congress and the specific areas in which it may legislate
  3. 8. charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
  4. 10. process why which legislation is passed even after a President has vetoed the initial passage
  5. 12. groups-a group of people drawn or acting together in support of a common interest or to voice a common concern
  6. 14. of Representatives-makes and passes federal laws.
Down
  1. 1. distribution of house seats among the seats based on population
  2. 2. alone has the power to approve spending by the federal government
  3. 3. smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.
  4. 6. two branches or chambers.
  5. 7. Compromise-established the United States legislature as a bicameral, or two-house law-making body.
  6. 9. member of a constituency.
  7. 11. the People”-the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens
  8. 13. and Balances-the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch.