Congressional Crossword Challenge

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  1. 1. When more than half of the members in the House or Senate belong to the same political party, they are in the _____.
  2. 5. A legislative body where each state is represented equally, regardless of its population size.
  3. 6. A change or addition proposed to a bill or the Constitution.
  4. 10. The process of charging a high-ranking official with misconduct.
  5. 11. To formally approve something, usually a law or treaty (or even the Constitution itself).
  6. 12. A legislature consisting of two separate chambers or houses.
  7. 13. An area represented by a member of the House of Representatives.
  8. 14. A small group of lawmakers who focus on specific subjects, like education or health.
  9. 16. A rule used in the Senate to stop a filibuster and end debate on a bill.
  10. 20. When Congress passes a bill again, even after the President has vetoed it.
  11. 21. Redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts.
  12. 22. A draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature for approval.
  13. 23. A long speech in the Senate used to delay voting on a bill.
  14. 24. A clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers.
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  1. 2. The process of redistributing seats in the House of Representatives based on population changes.
  2. 3. The act of drawing voting district lines to favor a particular political party.
  3. 4. When less than half of the members in the House or Senate belong to a political party, they are in the _____.
  4. 7. Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution.
  5. 8. The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  6. 9. Powers of Congress not explicitly stated in the Constitution but suggested by the elastic clause.
  7. 15. A legislative body where representation is based on the population of each state.
  8. 17. The main law-making body of the United States, made up of the Senate and the House.
  9. 18. Another (longer) name for a law or set of laws made by a government. (The word sounds similar to the branch of government that makes the laws.)
  10. 19. The leader or main person in charge of the House of Representatives.