Across
- 5. A smaller group in Congress that studies bills and recommends what should happen to them.
- 6. A person who tries to influence lawmakers on behalf of a group or organization.
- 8. An elected member of the House who represents a congressional district.
- 12. The chamber of Congress where representation is based on population.
- 13. Describes a legislature that is divided into two separate chambers.
- 15. More than half of the members or votes in a group.
- 16. Congress’s ability to pass a bill over a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote.
- 18. The formal accusation that a federal official has committed serious wrongdoing.
- 19. A person who currently holds an elected office.
- 20. The President’s formal rejection of a bill passed by Congress.
Down
- 1. A geographic area represented by a member of the House.
- 2. The national legislature of the United States.
- 3. A Senate tactic used to delay or prevent a vote by extending debate.
- 4. The chamber of Congress where every state has two members.
- 6. The branch of government responsible for making laws.
- 7. Money officially approved by Congress for a specific government purpose.
- 9. To formally approve something, such as a treaty.
- 10. A person who lives in the area represented by an elected official.
- 11. A written proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law.
- 14. A change or addition proposed to a bill or law.
- 17. An elected member of the Senate who represents an entire state.