unit 3 crossward puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. The power of Congress to review, monitor, and supervise federal agencies and the execution of laws.
  2. 7. A small legislative sub-organization within Congress that handles specific duties rather than the entire chamber.
  3. 12. A non-partisan agency providing Congress with economic and budgetary data to assist in financial decision-making.
  4. 14. The agency responsible for producing and distributing official information products for all branches of government.
  5. 15. A proposed law presented to a legislature for discussion and approval.
  6. 16. The constitutional requirements a person must meet to serve in Congress.
  7. 19. An independent support agency within the legislative branch tasked with assisting lawmakers.
  8. 20. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, which allows Congress to stretch its power to pass laws required to fulfill its duties.
  9. 21. The upper chamber of Congress, consisting of 100 members (2 per state).
  10. 23. The political party with the most elected members in a legislative house.
  11. 24. Powers explicitly listed, identified, and defined in the Constitution (e.g., coining money, declaring war).
  12. 25. The political party with the fewer elected members in a legislative house.
  13. 26. The research arm of Congress and the national library of the United States.
  14. 27. A legislature consisting of two distinct chambers or houses (the House of Representatives and the Senate).
Down
  1. 1. The section of the U.S. Constitution that establishes the legislative branch and outlines its structure, rules, and powers.
  2. 2. The formal procedure to bring charges of wrongdoing against a public official with the intent of removing them from office.
  3. 4. A temporary joint committee formed to reconcile differences when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill.
  4. 5. A formal statement of opinion or decision adopted by a legislative body, which may or may not carry the force of law.
  5. 6. The power to control, direct, or govern according to rules (such as regulating interstate commerce).
  6. 8. An unrelated amendment added to an important bill so that it rides through the legislative process on the bill's strength.
  7. 9. An agency that acts as an independent auditor, investigating how federal funds are spent.
  8. 10. Employees who work directly for individual members or committees to handle research, communication, and constituent services.
  9. 11. Duties of Congress that do not involve making laws, such as confirming presidential appointments or conducting investigations.
  10. 13. Powers not explicitly stated but reasonably inferred as necessary to carry out expressed duties.
  11. 17. The lower chamber of Congress, consisting of 435 members allocated based on state populations.
  12. 18. A procedure used in the Senate to limit debate and end a filibuster, requiring a three-fifths vote.
  13. 22. A tactic used by senators to delay or block a vote on a bill.