Final exam crossword

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Across
  1. 2. the version of the bill that is created by the compromise committee (two words)
  2. 7. documents that may become laws
  3. 11. small groups that go over bills before they are taken to the house or Senate floor
  4. 13. a call to make sure that there are enough members in the house to do business (two words)
  5. 15. an amendment that isn't relevant to the bill
  6. 16. the rule set by the rules committee that forbids amendments (two words)
  7. 18. a long speech or series of speeches used to delay the passing of a bill
  8. 19. the president's power to say no to any bill; can be overwritten by 2/3s of both houses
  9. 20. the house of congress with more members and restrictions (three words)
  10. 22. the committee formed when both houses of congress cannot agree on the amendments to a bill
  11. 23. the branch of our government that makes laws
Down
  1. 1. the rule that states that 60 senators must agree before skipping filibusters (two words)
  2. 3. what is needed to skip debate and go directly to voting for a bill (two words)
  3. 4. when a committee doesn't let a bill pass
  4. 5. the rule set by the rules committee that permits some amendments (two words)
  5. 6. the time set aside for committees to revise bills (two words)
  6. 8. the name for the people who are necessary for the house to do business (four words)
  7. 9. a legislative system with two houses
  8. 10. the people represented by a representative
  9. 12. the name for the advantage that being in office gives you
  10. 14. the committee that sets rules for bills in the house (three words)
  11. 17. the rule set by the rules committee that permits amendments
  12. 21. the house of congress with less member and restrictions