Across
- 4. A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
- 7. Least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business; majority.
- 8. Division of existing committee that is formed to address specific issues.
- 10. Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will 'ride' through the legislative process.
- 11. To print a bill in its final form.
Down
- 1. Assistants to the floor leaders in the house and senate.
- 2. Various tactics aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote.
- 3. Members of the house and senate picked by their parties to carry out party decisions and steer legislative action to meet party goals.
- 5. Chief executives power to reject a bill passed by a legislature.
- 6. A measure relating to the business of either house,or expressing an opinion.
- 9. Procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body.