Legislative Branch

1. law enacted out by the legislature
4. Draft of a proposed law presented to the legislature for consideration.
5. Proposed change in the Washington State Constitution which has been approved by two-thirds of both houses of the Legislature. To be enacted, the proposed amendment must be placed on the next general election ballot and secure a simple majority of votes in favor of adopting the measure.
7. Generic term for a legislative body; usually the body in a bicameral legislature that has the greater number of members; shortened name for House of Representatives or House of Delegates.
9. Legislative district boundary lines drawn to obtain partisan or factional advantages.
12. can override a presidential veto
14. To revoke or abrogate by legislative action.
16. to approve and make valid
17. Committee which consists of members from both houses.
19. An action by a legislative body to officially reprimand an elected official for inappropriate or illegal actions committed by that official while in office. The act of censuring is an official condemnation for inappropriate or illegal actions committed by a public official while holding a position of trust.

2. legislature with only one chamber
3. To modify, delete or add to a proposal.
6. Duration of office of an elected official.
8. A legislature consisting of two separate chambers, each serving as a check on the other's power.
10. Committees in each house responsible for setting the daily calendars of the Senate and House. The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, respectively, serve as chairs of these committees.
11. Official hall for the meeting of a legislative body.
13. A portion of a legislative body charged with examining matters specifically referred to it.
15. a bill adopted by the legislature
18. An informal meeting of a group of the members; most commonly based on political party affiliation, but may have other bases, such as gender, race, geographic location or specific issue.