Unit 6: Legislative - Part I

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Across
  1. 1. Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution, listed in Article I, Section 8
  2. 3. One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, where the number of representatives for each state is based on its population
  3. 5. Elected by the people of a state
  4. 10. A set of rules for conducting meetings and making decisions in a legislative body or other assembly
  5. 12. Formal agreements between countries, negotiated by the President and requiring approval by the Senate
  6. 14. Restrictions on the number of terms an elected official can serve in a particular office
  7. 18. The process of dividing the seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on population
  8. 19. The act of removing a member from a legislative body for misconduct
  9. 20. A formal statement of disapproval issued to a member of a legislative body for misconduct, which does not remove them from office
  10. 21. Elected by the people in a specific district of a state
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  1. 2. The authority of Congress to control government spending and taxation
  2. 4. Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but suggested by the enumerated powers, allowing Congress to carry out its functions
  3. 6. The practice of drawing the boundaries of electoral districts in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage
  4. 7. Protection from being sued or prosecuted for actions taken as part of official duties, often granted to legislators
  5. 8. The ability of members of Congress to send mail to their constituents free of charge
  6. 9. The other chamber of the U.S. Congress, where each state is represented by two senators regardless of its population
  7. 11. The allocation of funds by Congress for specific government programs and activities
  8. 13. A group of representatives chosen by each state to formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States
  9. 15. The people who live in a particular electoral district and are represented by an elected official
  10. 16. The process by which a legislative body brings charges against a government official for misconduct, which can lead to removal from office
  11. 17. Relating to the branch of government responsible for making laws