Congress

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Across
  1. 2. Period at the end of a presidential term
  2. 3. The idea that the main duty of a member of
  3. 11. divisions, especially those based on partisanship
  4. 13. to get their earmarks passed into legislation
  5. 15. it easier to consider complex and controversial legislation
  6. 16. meets in the House chamber but is governed by different rules,
  7. 17. within districts or states
  8. 19. making decisions based on their knowledge and judgment
  9. 20. or senator
  10. 22. for a vote
  11. 24. A member of Congress, chosen by his or her party
  12. 26. Trading of votes on legislation by members of
  13. 27. will be allowed on the floor
  14. 29. The idea that members of Congress should act as
  15. 30. Spending required by existing laws that is
  16. 31. A powerful committee that
  17. 32. is to carry out constituents’ wishes
  18. 33. Congress may block presidential initiatives and nominees
Down
  1. 1. Consists of all members of the House
  2. 4. their choices with the interest of their constituents and
  3. 5. when a bill will be subject to debate and vote on the
  4. 6. A motion filed by a member of Congress to
  5. 7. a bill out of committee and onto the floor of the House of
  6. 8. A body of voters in a given area who elect a
  7. 9. floor, how long the debate will last, and whether
  8. 10. in” the budget
  9. 12. Legislation that directs specific funds to
  10. 14. Spending for programs and policies at
  11. 18. discretion of Congress and the president
  12. 21. Representation where members of Congress
  13. 23. A slowdown or halt in Congress’ ability to legislate and
  14. 25. in making decisions
  15. 28. whose job is to ensure party unity and discipline