Unit 3 Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. An agency of the legislative branch of the United States federal government that produces and distributes information products for all three branches.
  2. 7. The closing or limitation of a debate.
  3. 8. A constitutional process in which a legislative body initiates formal charges against a public official for misconduct.
  4. 13. authority granted to Congress and the federal government that extend beyond the explicitly listed powers in the constitution
  5. 15. Establishes the legislative branch of the federal government.
  6. 18. a federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government.
  7. 21. Established to resolve disagreements between the House and Senate over their versions of the same bill.
  8. 23. A clause in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
  9. 24. A bill is a proposal for a new law.
  10. 25. The specific authorities explicitly granted to the federal government by the constitution.
  11. 26. The worlds largest library that serves as the main research arm for the U.S. congress.
  12. 27. The upper chamber of a bicameral congress.
Down
  1. 1. A political party that holds enough influence in a country's politics.
  2. 2. A legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty rather than the general duties.
  3. 4. A political party that does not hold the majority of seats in a legislature or governing body.
  4. 5. A procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation.
  5. 6. To govern or direct according to rule.
  6. 9. Employees of a legislative congress who support legislators in their duties.
  7. 10. powers and responsibilities not related to passing laws.
  8. 11. A chamber of the United States congress.
  9. 12. Agencies that provide Congress with operational and policymaking assistance.
  10. 14. Watchful and responsible care.
  11. 16. Formal achievements or status that signal that an individual is capable and eligible.
  12. 17. A federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government that provides budget and economic information to Congress
  13. 19. The division of a legislature into two separate chambers.
  14. 20. An additional provision attached to a bill.
  15. 22. A motion which has been adopted by a deliberative body