Legislative Branch Key Terms Crossword Puzzle

Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
temporary joint committee created to reconcile any difference between the two houses' versions of a bill
The non-legislative power of Constitution, the State constitutions, and judicial interpretations of those documents
a procedure to limit or end floor debate, especially during a filibuster
as a nominating device, a group of like-minded people who meet to select the candidates they will support in an upcoming election
unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so it will "ride" through the legislative process
benefit allowing members of congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free
a stalling tactic in which senators monopolize the Senate floor with talk and other delays so a bill cannot be brought to a vote
fewest number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business; majority
a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
the drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group
to bring formal charges against a public official
To kill a bill in committee by ignoring it