Across
- 5. an obstructionist procedure used to extend debate
- 6. refuse permission
- 7. refuse permission by not doing anything
- 8. John Boehner is currently this
- 10. the dividing of votes proportionally
- 11. a person who supports you in your district
- 13. the head of a committee
- 16. a committee for something extremely specific
- 18. to manipulate political borders to an advantage
- 19. based on two branches or chambers in government
Down
- 1. a limit on how long a person can stay in office
- 2. the leader of the group opposite the majority
- 3. an investigative specialized committee
- 4. a committee of both senators and house members
- 8. a permanent committee
- 9. a subdivision of a larger committee
- 12. a group with particular concerns and act in pursuit of them
- 14. bringing debate to a quick end
- 15. meeting of supporters for a political party
- 17. people who have been in a seat longer have more privileges