Across
- 4. The lower chamber of Congress based on state population
- 6. The legislative branch of federal government
- 11. A two house legislative body
- 12. A group of members who review and shape legislation
- 13. The upper chamber of Congress with equal representation
- 15. The process of revising a bill in committee
- 17. Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
Down
- 1. Assists the majority leader in managing party discipline and vote counts
- 2. A smaller group within a standing committee that handles specific issues
- 3. The president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress
- 5. A current officeholder running for re-election
- 7. The process of charging a federal official with misconduct
- 8. Manipulating district lines to favor one political party
- 9. A proposed law introduced in Congress
- 10. Population count every 10 years that determines House representation
- 14. Powers not stated directly but derived from Necessary and Proper Clause
- 16. System ensuring no branch becomes too powerful