Legislative Branch Vocabulary Crossword

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  1. 7. Powers explicitly and clearly granted to a government, most commonly the federal government, through a written constitution.
  2. 8. A tactic in the U.S. Senate where one or more senators delay or block a vote on legislation by prolonging debate.
  3. 10. A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.
  4. 11. Having two branches or chambers of a legislative body.
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  1. 1. Congress, which is responsible for writing and passing federal laws.
  2. 2. Being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect.
  3. 3. powers Governmental authorities that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are considered necessary and proper for carrying out the government's enumerated powers.
  4. 4. An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
  5. 5. Use one's authority to reject or cancel.
  6. 6. A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
  7. 9. An amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges.
  8. 12. A group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue.