Legislative Branch Crossword Puzzle

The ___________ Compromise provided for a two house legislature
A session of Congress usually lasts __________ year(s).
When the Congress can not agree on a time to leave, the _____________ may adjourn the body.
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Every state in the ________________ gets equal representation
Determining how many representatives each state gets is called___________________.
A member in the Senate must be _________________ (spell out) years old.
A member of the Senate must be a citizen for this many years
Redrawing district lines to benefit one political party is called
This body has 100 members
The Congress's ability to tax is an example of an __________________ power
___________ can declare war
The_________________ clause give the congress flexibility in lawmaking. (Another name for the necessary and proper clause)
If no presidential candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College, the ________ picks the President.
The trial of an impeachment will be held in the
A person who believes that legislators should use the implied powers often is a _________________ constructionist
The President was impeached for violating the Tenure of Office Act. (Last name)
This body has to give advice and consent for a treaty to go through
The most powerful person in the House is called the ___________ of the House
The Vice President is also _______________ of the Senate
These people count votes
The President ____________________ fulfills the role of the President of the Senate, when the President of the Senate is absent
The House _______________ Committee controls the flow of bills to the House floor
This is a permanent committee
This committee is only called for a specific purpose and is usually temporary
This committee is composed of members of both the House and Senate
This committee is formed to work out the differences between house and senate bills
Most bills ___________ in committee
If a president does not want to pass a bill sent to him by the congress he can use the
If a president decides not to sign a bill sent to him in the last 10 days of a session the president can use the ____________veto