Legislative Branch

3. mandatory contributions levied on individuals or corporations by a government entity.
4. unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass.
6. willful disobedience or open disrespect of orders.
8. process which politicians trade support for one issue or piece of legislation in exchange for another politician’s support.
9. identifies bills and resolutions awaiting Senate floor actions.
10. official of a political party appointed to maintain discipline among members
11. period of time where legislature is assembled for lawmaking
13. meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement.
15. proceeding set in motion by legislative branch to address serious misconduct by public official.
16. limits further consideration of a pending proposal to thirty hours in order to end a filibuster.
17. action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent vote on a bill, resolution, or amendment.
19. attempt to influence government action through either written or oral communication.

1. system of government where the legislature comprises one house.
2. system of government where the legislature comprises two houses.
5. knowingly and intentionally lying about a material issue under oath.
6. having power to create a government, to frame, or amend a constitution.
7. a formal statement of disapproval
12. an individual who currently holds a set of responsibilities
14. power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution which prevents its passing into law.
18. draft of proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.