vocab crossword

2. The head of the minority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.
4. Occurs when a representative or senator votes "yea" or "nay."
8. A political situation, usually in the context of a two-party system.
9. The upper chamber of the United States Congress.
12. A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
15. An article added to the US Constitution.
16. A political procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent decision.
17. Monitor on-going governmental operations, identify issues suitable for legislative review.
18. Having the power or performing the function of legislating.
19. The House's presiding officer, party leader, and the institution's administrative head, among other duties.

1. A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the vice president.
3. The lower house of the United States Congress.
5. A rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority.
6. Areas from which members are elected to state or equivalent entity legislatures.
7. Whether a proposed amendment is relevant to the subject matter in the bill.
10. The legislature of the federal government of the United States.
11. A legislature with two houses, or chambers.
13. A temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers.
14. The head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.