Across
- 2. Designed to prolong debate and slow the process of publishing a bill.
- 5. An agenda that notes the actions of the senate or the house of representatives.
- 6. Gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations.
- 10. A group of 51 senators that allows congressional business to be conducted.
- 11. Current holder of an office.
- 13. A person who is the substitute of the vice president who can preside over the Senate, sign legislation, and issue the oath of office to new senators.
- 14. A congress that has two houses.
- 16. The splitting of the many members of the house of representatives into the 50 states.
- 19. A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
Down
- 1. The setting of boundaries of the electoral districts.
- 3. Voting members of a community that has the right to appoint or elect.
- 4. Congressional committee meet together in a closed session to choose candidates to be floor leader.
- 5. A formal statement of disapproval to a senator, house member, etc.
- 7. The bringing of a debate to the end.
- 8. Leader spokesperson for their party’s issues.
- 9. A government that has one house.
- 12. Provides authority needed to spend or obtain U.S. Treasury funds.
- 15. Proposal for a new law.
- 17. Assistant leaders that round-up votes.
- 18. A period of time where a legislator makes laws.