Across
- 2. / A unit into which cities are often divided for the election of city council members.
- 5. / The presiding officer of a senate; in congress, the Vice President of the United States; in a states legislature; either the lieutenant governor or a senator.
- 7. / Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature; literally (Latin). "I forbid".
- 8. / Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process.
- 9. / The current officeholder
- 10. / Charge levied by government on persons or property to meet public needs.
- 11. / All of the people entitled to vote in a given election.
- 12. / A group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office.
- 15. / General agreement among various groups on fundamental matters; bread agreement on public questions.
- 16. / A license issued to an inventor granting the exclusive right to manufacture, use, or sell his or her invention for a limited period of time.
- 18. / Review by legislative committees of the policies and programs of the executive branch.
- 20. / The process by which people gain their political attitude and opinions
- 22. / Assign to a particular use.
- 23. / The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group.
- 24. / Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate.
- 28. / Parties that have split away from one of the major parities.
Down
- 1. / Suspect as in a session of Congress.
- 3. / Temporary joint committee created to reconcile any differences between the two houses versions of a bill.
- 4. / The member of the United States; in a state's legislature, either the lieutenant governor or a senator.
- 5. / The political extension of special interest groups which have a major stake in public policy.
- 6. Committee / Legislative committee created for a limited time and for some specific purpose, also known as a special committee.
- 13. / The smallest unit of election administration; a voting district.
- 14. / A technique of persuasion aimed at influencing individual or group behaviors to create a particular belief, regardless of it validity.
- 17. / Period of time during which Congress meets.
- 19. / As a nominating device, a group of like-minded people who meet to select the candidates likely will support in an upcoming election.
- 21. / The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, chosen by and from the majority party in the House.
- 25. / A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
- 26. / A political party's formal statement of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives.
- 27. / Least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business majority.