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Across
  1. 2. — The formal accusation of a federal official for misconduct.
  2. 4. — A person represented by an elected official.
  3. 6. — The ability of members of Congress to send official mail without paying postage.
  4. 7. _______- corpus — A legal protection requiring justification for holding a person in custody.
  5. 10. Bill of ________ — A law punishing someone without a trial.
  6. 12. powers are powers specifically written in the Constitution.
  7. 13. project — Federal spending intended to benefit a particular district or state.
  8. 14. — A person who attempts to influence government decisions.
  9. 16. — The length of time a member has served in Congress.
Down
  1. 1. To serve in the , a person must:Be at least 30 years old.
  2. 3. — The official count of the population.
  3. 5. The House of ____________ has voting 435 members.
  4. 8. — A legislature with two chambers.
  5. 9. — Helping constituents with problems involving federal agencies.
  6. 11. party — The political party holding more seats in a legislative chamber.
  7. 15. — A congressional district drawn to favor a political group.