AP Gov Final Crossword

4. members can call this to vote to skip a debate and move along with business
5. rule that only allows some amendments to be introduced
10. rule permits amendments from the floor.
11. name of the first draft of something that someone wants to become a law and is voted on in congress
13. rule which allows for unlimited debate, unless 60 senators vote to stop it
14. rule used by the senate to end or limit debate
17. the name of the group of voters that get represented by someone
18. this rule sets a strict limit on debate and doesn't allow any amendments to be introduced during this time.
19. house containing 100 members
21. 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
22. minimum number of Representatives that need to be present for to conduct business
23. districts where incumbents make up 55% or more of election winners
24. name of a lawmaking body made up of two chambers/parts
26. a part added to a bill that isn't vital to it

1. this is what a bill is called when it has a lot of riders
2. fraction of both houses that is needed to override a presidential veto
3. small groups of people form the houses that focus on certain parts of the law
6. procedure made by senate to continue working during a filibuster
7. politicians who already have the job that they are trying to get re-elected for
8. this committee is created if there are big differences in both houses when they can't agree on a bill
9. this is called if someone asks for unanimous consent and someone would like to do the action they voted to skip
12. a research conducted every 10 years by government to see which state populations has grown/shrunk
15. house containing 435 members
16. this house committee where tax bills and spending bills are sent
20. small parts that states are divided into that only 1 representative represents
25. name of the person who a committee is headed by