AP Gov Final Crossword

3. politicians who already have the job that they are trying to get re-elected for
4. this rule sets a strict limit on debate and doesn't allow any amendments to be introduced during this time.
9. members can call this to vote to skip a debate and move along with business
11. procedure made by senate to continue working during a filibuster
13. fraction of both houses that is needed to override a presidential veto
15. rule permits amendments from the floor.
16. small groups of people form the houses that focus on certain parts of the law
18. 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
19. this is called if someone asks for unanimous consent and someone would like to do the action they voted to skip
22. the name of the group of voters that get represented by someone

1. house containing 435 members
2. name of a lawmaking body made up of two chambers/parts
4. this is what a bill is called when it has a lot of riders
5. a part added to a bill that isn't vital to it
6. this committee is created if there are big differences in both houses when they can't agree on a bill
7. house containing 100 members
8. rule used by the senate to end or limit debate
10. a research conducted every 10 years by government to see which state populations has grown/shrunk
12. name of the person who a committee is headed by
14. this house committee where tax bills and spending bills are sent
17. districts where incumbents make up 55% or more of election winners
20. rule which allows for unlimited debate, unless 60 senators vote to stop it
21. minimum number of Representatives that need to be present for to conduct business