Congress Review 2024

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Across
  1. 4. you scratch my back I scratch your back approach to working with a Congress person to pass legislation
  2. 8. 3/5 vote to end filibuster in Senate
  3. 10. article that outlines the role and power of the legislative branch
  4. 11. no incumbent is running for the position
  5. 12. committee that is permanent and long-standing
  6. 16. plaintiff in case that allowed for unlimited money to be given to political candidates
  7. 18. amendment that says that Congressional pay cannot be altered until after an election
  8. 20. amendment allowing for the direct election of Senators
  9. 21. the work-horse of the Congress where most work happens and bills are discussed, debated, amended
  10. 22. article that outlines the role and powers of the executive branch
  11. 25. article that outlines the role and powers of the judicial branch
  12. 26. interest group in the Congress (Tea Party)
  13. 27. representative who mirrors your identities and may better know needs
  14. 28. two house chamber in the legislature
  15. 29. ability of individual senator to talk a bill to death
  16. 30. Congress person does individual work for their constituent (help you get a tour of the Congress)
Down
  1. 1. when a Congress person would earmark money for the particular region you represent (illegal now)
  2. 2. current Speaker of the House from Louisiana
  3. 3. committee that is for a particular of unique issue (Covid)
  4. 5. ability to hold hearing and investigate if a bill is being properly implemented
  5. 6. committee responsible for writing tax policy and laws
  6. 7. committee that has both HOR and Senate members
  7. 9. amendment that states the date and time when Congress will convene after an election
  8. 13. person already holding the political office
  9. 14. when Congress person advocates in what they believe is the best interest of the constituents
  10. 15. the people who the Congress person represent
  11. 17. current Majority leader of the Senate from New York
  12. 19. when Congress person advocates in the way their constituents want them to
  13. 21. committee that resolves issues between a HOR and Senate version of a bill
  14. 23. acting as both a delegate and trustee at different times
  15. 24. representative who may not be the same identity as you but they can represent your interest