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Across 9. a government that relied on two houses, or separate entities, to make laws. (2 Words) 10. bringing a debate to a quick stop 11. having power to frame or alter a political constitution or fundamental law 12. a committee made up of a small number of parliamentary members appointed to deal with particular areas (2 Words) 13. social work done to help people in a certain community 14. to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation 15. The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. (4 Words) 16. the number of years one member of a group has been a part of the group 18. a system of government in which the ministers of the executive branch are drawn from the legislature (2 Words) 19. Permanent committees established under the standing rules of the Senate (2 Words)

Down 1. describing the tendency of representatives to advocate for certain groups (2 Words) 2. a non-voting member of the United States House of Representatives 3. members of both chambers to resolve disagreements on a particular bill (2 Words) 4. allows a president or other official with veto power effectively to exercise that power over a bill by taking no action. (2 Words) 5. funds the Congress provides for specific projects or directs specific exemptions from taxes or fees 6. Committees including membership from both houses of Congress. (2 Words) 7. redistricting with intent to minimize or maximize racial minority representation. (2 Words) 8. any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill 17. president refuses to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevents its enactment into law.