Tanner Government 10.8

2. A document created at the time of an event, like a bill text or hearing transcript
5. The President’s rejection of a bill passed by Congress
7. A summary or explanation written later, such as a news article about a bill
8. A small group of lawmakers who study, edit, or recommend changes to a bill
11. The act of being involved and informed about how government decisions are made
13. The steps a bill goes through to become a law
15. A discussion where lawmakers share their opinions for or against a bill
16. The member of Congress who introduces a bill
18. When Congress votes again and passes a bill even after the President vetoes it
19. A person who tries to influence lawmakers to support or oppose a bill

1. A change or addition made to a bill before it becomes a law
3. The part of Congress where bills about money or budgets often begin
4. The process where lawmakers say “yes” or “no” to passing a bill
6. The branch of government that makes laws, including the House of Representatives and the Senate
9. More than half of the votes — needed for a bill to pass in Congress
10. A proposed law that is being discussed and reviewed by Congress
12. A meeting where experts and citizens give their opinions about a bill
13. A rule made by the government that people must follow
14. The part of Congress that reviews and votes on bills after the House
17. A plan or rule created by the government to solve a problem or guide actions