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5. the upper chamber of the United States Congress.
9. Sources of money for the government
10. the lower chamber of the United States Congress
11. political procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision.
13. vested in the President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
15. A policy document allocating burdens (taxes) and benefits (expenditures)

1. identify issues that require review; gather and evaluate information; and make legislative recommendations to the full House or Senate.
2. What the government spends money on
3. Through this role, they are responsible for carrying out negotiations with foreign leaders and their governments.
4. An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities, is a United States federal law
6. the legislature of the federal government of the United States.
7. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
8. An excess of federal expenditures over federal revenues (in a given year)
12. conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to.
14. a declaration by the president or a governor which has the force of law