How a Bill becomes a Law

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Across
  1. 2. a tactic for defeating a bill in the Senate by talking until the bill's sponsor withdraws it.
  2. 4. in Congress, when members stand to be counted for a vote on a bill
  3. 5. a procedure used in the Senate to limit debate on a bill
  4. 7. bills that concern individuals or places. They usually deal with people's claims against the government.
  5. 8. refusal to sign a bill or resolution
  6. 9. president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days.
  7. 10. bills that apply to the entire nation.
  8. 11. a voting method in which those in favor say "yae" and those against say "No"
Down
  1. 1. organizations made up of people with common interests.
  2. 3. a voting method in the Senate in which members voice their votes in turn when their name is called by saying "Aye" for yes
  3. 6. resolutions which are passed by both houses of Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives