Chapter 12 Key Terms

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Across
  1. 2. a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
  2. 5. unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will ride through the legislative branch.
  3. 6. type of veto the chief executive may use after legislature has adjourned.
  4. 9. division of existing committee that is formed to address specific issues.
  5. 10. chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature.
Down
  1. 1. various tactics aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing final vote.
  2. 3. a measure relating to the business of wither house, or expressing an opinion.
  3. 4. least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business.
  4. 7. to print a bill in its final form.
  5. 8. procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body.