Understanding U.S. Government: A Crossword Challenge

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Across
  1. 2. The type of legislature in the U.S., meaning it has two chambers
  2. 3. The collective term for the Senate and House of Representatives
  3. 5. and Balances System that keeps one branch from gaining too much power
  4. 9. of Representatives The chamber with representatives based on state population
  5. 10. Leader of the House of Representatives
  6. 11. A proposal for a new law, often starting in either the House or Senate
  7. 12. Related to the Electoral College, the system for electing the president
  8. 14. Branch responsible for making laws
  9. 15. Head of the executive branch who signs or vetoes laws
  10. 17. The process of removing a president or other official from office for misconduct
  11. 18. A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation
  12. 20. A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
  13. 21. A member of the Senate, each state elects two
Down
  1. 1. A member of the House of Representatives, based on state population
  2. 4. One of the two chambers of Congress; each state has two members
  3. 6. The document that outlines the structure and powers of the government
  4. 7. The president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress
  5. 8. Branch of government that interprets laws and ensures they are fair
  6. 10. Leader of the Senate for the majority party
  7. 13. Advisors to the president, including heads of departments like Defense
  8. 16. The area represented by a House member, determined by population
  9. 19. Court The highest judicial authority in the U.S. that reviews constitutional matters