AP Government & Politics chapter 12-13 Crossword

All the activities by which citizens attempt to influence the selection of political leaders
The institutions through which public policies are made for society.
When interests conflict and no coalition is strong engough to form a majority and establish policy, so nothing gets done.
The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a year in a year in a nation
The process of making final changes in a legislative bill.
A person older/ Higher in position of status than another
A set of regulations for debate on the floor of the House of Reps. Permits General Debate
Proposal for a law that would appeal to a particular individual or group
An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures
A procedural maneuver that prohibits any amendment to bills up for a vote on the house floor.
The _____. A system of Gov in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected reps.
A politician who is still in office after having lost a reelection bid
A constitutional procedure by which federal judges and civil officers can be removed from office before the term expires.
Veto where the president fails to sign a bill passed by both houses within 10 days
The Presidents ability to reject laws passed by both houses of congress
Political scandel. Nixon atempted to cover up break in at the Dem national convention
The ______. Advisory council of the pres and executive department.
A public office of position of authority that provides its occupaint with an outstanding oppertunity to speak about an issue
A body of people representing the states of the US who cast votes for the election of the president/vice.
A breif period when a new leader is given greater leeway with respect to changes he/she wishes to make.