Across
- 3. Powers that Congress has that are granted via the elastic clause in the Constitution that aren’t explicitly stated.
- 5. First half of Congress, contains representatives proportional to the states’ populations.
- 6. A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
- 7. When some people don’t want a bill to be passed, they will make long speeches or extend a debate in order to delay the passage of a bill.
- 8. A system that is based on hiring people who are qualified and fit for the job, not handing out high ranking positions based on class or social standing.
Down
- 1. A length of time someone is allowed to spend in office. In the House it is 2 years.
- 2. The presiding officer of the House, has several responsibilities, including maintaining order, managing proceedings, and governing the administration of business. The current one is Nancy Pelosi.
- 4. A process used to bring debate to a quick end. While it’s only been invoked successfully a few times, it was made to end filibusters.