Legislative Branch Crossword Puzzle

About the Legislative Branch Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the United States legislative branch, including Congress, the House and Senate, and the work of turning proposals into laws. Look for terms such as committee, filibuster, amendment, and quorum, along with roles like Speaker and Senator. It is suited to students learning about civics and government, as well as anyone interested in how federal laws are made.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about Legislative Branch. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Formal change to a proposed measure (9 letters)
• •Legislator who introduces a measure (11 letters)
• •Meeting to reconcile differing chamber versions (10 letters)
• •Prolonged speech used to delay action (10 letters)
• •Rule enacted by government (3 letters)
• •Committee review and revision of a proposal (6 letters)
• •Minimum members needed to conduct business (6 letters)
• •Member of the upper chamber (7 letters)

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