Legislative Branch

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A meeting for execution of a group's functions (7)
  2. 6. Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government (3)
  3. 9. The body of voters who elect a representative for their area (12)
  4. 10. A statute in draft before it becomes law (4)
  5. 12. A statement of what is required as part of an agreement (4)

Down

  1. 1. The upper house of the United States Congress (6)
  2. 2. To divide unfairly and to one's advantage (11)
  3. 4. To challenge the honesty or veracity of (7)
  4. 5. The legislature of the United States government (8)
  5. 7. A vote that blocks a decision (4)
  6. 8. A tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches (10)
  7. 9. A special group delegated to consider some matter (9)
  8. 11. A rule made by the government (3)