Final exam crossword

1. the condition of running for a position you already have
3. the difference between the results of random samples taken at the same time.
4. A model of democracy in which citizens determine public policy either directly or through their elected representatives who serve their interests
5. politicians who are trying to get reelected to the position they already have
8. an attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action to the bill.
9. The theory that a small group of
10. final place for a bill
11. individuals (like the ultra-wealthy) control public policy
15. the nickname the Senate had
19. What fraction of both houses is necessary to override a presidential veto so that the bill will still become law?
23. A democracy in which citizens determine citizens direct policy by directly voting for the laws.
24. A democracy in which citizens determine policy by voting for representatives who make the laws.
25. government with one legislative house or chamber

2. bills that have a lot of riders
6. lawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.
7. rather than scheduling further action on a bill, Committee chairs may simply set it aside and it dies.
12. randomly selecting voters for polls on election days
13. A theory democracy which holds that various interests group team up to form form coalitions that control the government and public policy.
14. the place that has few formal rules when debating and passing a law
16. rules used by the senate to end or limit debate.
17. method of selecting from a population in which each person has an equal probability of being selected.
18. members of constitutent
20. How people think or feel about particular things.
21. person who represents a group of
22. to find out whether the necessary minimum number of members are present