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  1. 6. one of the two houses within the legislative body of the U.S. government, consisting of 100 elected officials, two from each state
  2. 7. are full-time and part-time public employees hired to assist members of the United States Congress in carrying out their legislative, administrative, and constituent responsibilities.
  3. 9. the political party second in the number of elected members in a legislative body
  4. 10. the specific authorities granted directly to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution
  5. 11. an official organization or office established within the legislative branch of the U.S. government to support Congress in carrying out its constitutional duties
  6. 13. an official agency of the legislative branch of the United States federal government.
  7. 14. a formal parliamentary procedure used to end debate and force a vote on a legislative measure
  8. 16. a parliamentary procedure used in the United States Senate to prolong debate and delay or block a final vote on a bill, resolution, or nomination
  9. 17. to bring official charges against an officeholder, similar to an indictment in a regular criminal case.
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  1. 1. the power of Congress to pass all laws they deem necessary and proper for carrying out its delegated/enumerated powers
  2. 2. the review, monitoring, and supervision of government agencies, programs, and policies by another branch of government—typically the legislature or parliament—to ensure accountability, transparency, and proper use of public funds
  3. 3. a formal, written expression of opinion, intent, or decision by a legislative body or deliberative group that is distinct from a traditional law or statute
  4. 4. a federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government that provides objective, nonpartisan budget and economic data to Congress
  5. 5. a temporary panel composed of House and Senate members, which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers
  6. 8. generally means a skill, trait, credential, or condition that makes someone or something fit, eligible, or suitable for a particular role, task, or event
  7. 12. formally introduced legislation
  8. 15. an additional provision or amendment attached to a bill—frequently a major budget or appropriations bill—that often has little or no direct connection to the main subject matter of the underlying legislation.