Civics Chapter 7

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Across
  1. 3. the power to cast a negative vote
  2. 4. a brief court session that resolves a specific question before a full court trial takes place
  3. 5. the work a law maker does to help constituents with problems
  4. 8. a group of people who share common goals
  5. 10. rule that permits floor debate and the addition of amendments to the bill
  6. 12. an amendment to a law or new law
  7. 14. The right to a particular privilege or benefit, granted by law or custom.
  8. 16. rule that forbids members of congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
  9. 17. any charge of money or property that is imposed by a government
  10. 18. a legislative measure passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate
  11. 19. A plan or method for achieving a goal
  12. 20. a legislative measure that requires passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and is presented to the president for their approval or disapproval
Down
  1. 1. a metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to direct expenditures to a representative's district
  2. 2. The choice of the President over the bill
  3. 6. A law of Congress that provides an agency with budget authority
  4. 7. is a proposal law that if enacted would apply to the general public or classes of citizens
  5. 9. -A matter concerning the operation of either the House of Representatives or Senate alone is initiated by a simple resolution.
  6. 11. is a legislative proposal that effects only a specific individual group or area
  7. 13. part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose
  8. 15. someone whose job it is to influence or attempt to influence legislative action or non-action