Legislative Branch

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Write the missing letters on the lines to finish each word.

1.
o n g s s
The legislature of the United States government
2.
e r m
A statement of what is required as part of an agreement
3.
s e s i o
A meeting for execution of a group's functions
4.
s t r i t
5.
g r r y a e r
To divide unfairly and to one's advantage
6.
H o u o f p s
7.
S e n t
The upper house of the United States Congress
8.
s t t u e n c y
The body of voters who elect a representative for their area
9.
i l l
A statute in draft before it becomes law
10.
i m p e h
To challenge the honesty or veracity of
11.
o m m i t e
A special group delegated to consider some matter
12.
f i l i u t r
A tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
13.
v e t
A vote that blocks a decision