Across
- 2. The lawmaking body of a state government
- 4. A small group of legislators that reviews bills before they reach the full house or senate
- 6. The governor’s power to reject a bill passed by the legislature
- 7. A legislature made up of two houses or chambers
- 8. The area a legislator represents in the state
- 9. Participation When people get involved in government by voting, contacting officials, or attending meetings
- 11. The head of the executive branch at the state level who can call special sessions
- 12. A legislature with only one house (used only in Nebraska)
- 13. The period of time when a legislature meets to conduct business
Down
- 1. The idea that elected officials act on behalf of the people in their district
- 3. A proposed law that must be approved by both houses before becoming law
- 4. The document that gives state legislatures their power and outlines their structure
- 5. The upper house of most state legislatures
- 10. The lower house in most state legislatures