AP Gov Final Crossword

5. this committee is created if there are big differences in both houses when they can't agree on a bill
7. rule which allows for unlimited debate, unless 60 senators vote to stop it
10. politicians who already have the job that they are trying to get re-elected for
12. this house committee where tax bills and spending bills are sent
14. rule used by the senate to end or limit debate
16. small groups of people form the houses that focus on certain parts of the law
17. districts where incumbents make up 55% or more of election winners

1. fraction of both houses that is needed to override a presidential veto
2. name of a lawmaking body made up of two chambers/parts
3. minimum number of Representatives that need to be present for to conduct business
4. this is what a bill is called when it has a lot of riders
6. a technique used by senators where they talk about an issue for so long that people eventually give in just so they will stop talking
8. rule permits amendments from the floor.
9. this rule sets a strict limit on debate and doesn't allow any amendments to be introduced during this time.
11. name of the person who a committee is headed by
13. procedure made by senate to continue working during a filibuster
15. a part of a bill that isn't vital to it