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Across 1. The officer who presides over the Senate when the vice President is not there 4. A small group of lawmakers. (Where most of the work is done). 7. The length of time an elected offical serves. 10. Any special interest group that tries to influence congressmen 12. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives 13. To distribute (Congress divides seats based on population, uses census data) 16. A series of meetings. 18. One House Legislature 20. Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution allows congress stretch the delegated powers when necessary for the national interest.

Down 2. To have legal protection while performing official duties (unless it is a serious crime) 3. The Vice President of the United States serves as the prsiding officer of the Senate 5. The political party that has more members in congress. 6. To mail official letters free 8. People who live in the Congressmen's home state or district 9. Bills dealing with money 11. The political party with fewer members in Congress 14. Two House Legislature 15. To formally accuse a government official of serious crime. ( only done by the House of Representatives. 17. To end a session or meeting. 19. A plan or proposal for a law.