"Unit 4 Review (SSCG8)": HTML5 Crossword

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2. The initiation of revenue bills in the House of Representatives is also called the power of the __________. (5)
7. __________ occurs when groups try to influence legislators. (8)
10. A(n) is a proposed law. (4)
11. The Senate is a(n) __________ body since not all the seats are up for election every two years. (10)
12. The __________ of the House is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives. (7)
13. The 17th Amendment refers to the direct election of U.S. __________. (8)
14. A(n) __________ occurs when the President refuses to sign a bill. (4)

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1. Having a majority of members present in chambers is called a(n) __________. (6)
3. To be a member of the House of Representatives, a person must be a U.S. citizen for at least __________ years. (5)
4. The majority of the revenue collected by the government is through __________. (8)
5. A(n) __________ is a stalling tactic that may be used in the U.S. Senate. (10)
6. __________ committees are created for special purposes. (6)
8. The seats in the House of Representatives are __________ based on each state's population. (11)
9. When writing the U.S. Constitution, the Framers created a(n) __________ legislature with two houses. (9)