Across
- 1. a tactic through which an individual senator may use the right of unlimited debate to delay a motion or postpone action on a piece of legislation.
- 5. a procedure through which senators can end debate on a bill and proceed to action, provided 60 senators agree to it.
- 6. the power of a president to reject a bill passed by Congress, sending it back to the originating branch with objections.
- 8. the executive branch office that assists the president in setting national spending priorities.
Down
- 2. an agreement in the Senate that sets the terms for consideration of a bill
- 3. a program that provides benefits for those who qualify under the law, regardless of income.
- 4. spending required by existing laws that is "locked in" the budget.
- 5. Consists of all members of the House and meets in the House chamber but is governed by different rules, making it easier to consider complex and controversial legislation.
- 7. a delay placed on legislation by a senator who objects to a bill.