Government Chapter 12-2 Crossword
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
 
 
Down: 1) a procedure enabling members to force a bill that has been pigeonholed in committee onto the floor for consideration.2) majority, the least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business.4) a proposal for action, has the force of law if passed, usually deals with special circumstances or temporary matters.5) a committee that consists of an entire legislative body,7) unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process.8) to print a bill in its final form.12) a division of a an existing committee that is formed to address specific issues. Across: 3) a measure relating to the business of either House,or expressing an opinion, does not have the force of law, and does not require the President's signature.6) a statement of position on a issue used by both Houses acting together, does not have the force of law, and does not require the President's signature.9) legislative commitee composed of members of both houses.10) procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body.11) Temporary joint committee created to reconcile differences between the two Houses' versions of a bill.13) various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill, by preventing a final vote.14) a type of veto used by the president after a legislature has been adjourned. If he does not sign it or reject it in the time allowed.15) a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration16) president's power to reject a bill passed by the legislature
 

 

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