AP Gov Unit 2 Vocab

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Across
  1. 1. The principle that courts follow previous rulings.
  2. 3. Government entity that is separate from the Executive Departments.
  3. 7. Agency with regulatory power whose independence is protected by Congress.
  4. 11. A motion signed by a majority of the House to force a bill out of committee and onto the floor of the House for a vote.
  5. 13. Authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case.
  6. 16. A member of Congress, chosen by their party members, whose job is to ensure party unity and discipline.
  7. 17. When the president refuses to sign a bill within 10 days while Congress is adjourned.
  8. 18. Presidential power allowing interpretation of bills upon signing.
  9. 19. Happens after the census & determines the number of representatives for each state.
  10. 20. System of public employment based on rewarding party loyalists and friends
  11. 21. Legislative districts with uneven numbers of people
Down
  1. 2. A right claimed by Presidents to keep certain information confidential, even from Congress.
  2. 4. Trading votes on legislation by members of Congress
  3. 5. When a Senator takes advantage of unlimited debate to delay action on legislation
  4. 6. Binding decision of the Supreme Court; serves as precedent.
  5. 8. Similar to a treaty, but it does not require Senate ratification
  6. 9. Philosophy of constitutional interpretation that justices should be cautious in overturning laws and precedent.
  7. 10. A procedure through which senators can force an end to debate. Requires 60 votes.
  8. 12. When the Presidency and at least one House of Congress are controlled by different political parties.
  9. 14. Webs of influence between interest groups, policymakers, and policy advocates
  10. 15. Idea that the main duty of a member of Congress is to carry out constituents' wishes.