AP Gov 2.2

2. A large bill that combines many different measures into one package.
3. Provisions added to a bill that are unrelated to the bill’s main purpose.
4. A petition signed by House members to force a bill out of committee and onto the floor for a vote.
7. An agreement in the Senate that allows action to proceed as long as no senator objects.
8. An informal practice in which a senator signals they intend to delay or block a bill or nomination.
10. The presiding officer and most powerful leader of the House of Representatives, chosen by the majority party.
11. The practice of legislators trading votes to help each other pass legislation.
12. A member of Congress who introduces a bill.
13. A powerful House committee that sets the terms and rules for debate on bills.
14. A Senate procedure that limits debate and can end a filibuster with a 60-vote majority.
15. Relevant to the subject being discussed, especially when determining whether amendments are allowed.
16. Government spending meant to benefit a specific district or state to gain political support.

1. The main leaders of each party in a chamber of Congress who organize strategy and guide legislation.
5. procedure allow house to debate and amend bills more, all members of the assembly participate
6. A party leader in Congress who counts votes and pressures members to support the party’s position.
9. A largely ceremonial leader of the Senate from the majority party who presides in the vice president’s absence.