Across
- 3. small groups of people form the houses that focus on certain parts of the law
- 4. this rule sets a strict limit on debate and doesn't allow any amendments to be introduced during this time.
- 6. procedure made by senate to continue working during a filibuster
- 8. fraction of both houses that is needed to override a presidential veto
- 10. politicians who already have the job that they are trying to get re-elected for
- 13. this house committee where tax bills and spending bills are sent
- 14. rule permits amendments from the floor.
- 15. this is what a bill is called when it has a lot of riders
- 16. name of the person who a committee is headed by
- 17. a part of a bill that isn't vital to it
Down
- 1. minimum number of Representatives that need to be present for to conduct business
- 2. this committee is created if there are big differences in both houses when they can't agree on a bill
- 5. rule which allows for unlimited debate, unless 60 senators vote to stop it
- 7. rule used by the senate to end or limit debate
- 9. 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
- 11. name of a lawmaking body made up of two chambers/parts
- 12. districts where incumbents make up 55% or more of election winners