AP Government Terms Crossword

"Friend of the Court" brief filed by an Interest Group to influence a Supreme Court decision
Congress has the power to regulate commerce across state lines and with foreign nations
Division of power between the three branches
Incumbents can use the mailing system for free
Close relationship between an agency, a committee, and an interest group
Protection of groups from discrimination
Individual protection from the government
Gradually applying the Bill of Rights, case by case, to the states
Each branch of the government can limit the powers of the other branches
Powers that are not specifically listed for the national government; belong to the state
The transferring of power back to the states
One party controls the White House, another party controls Congress
Groups organized to try to win elections, hold public office, operate the government, and determine public policy
A group whose members share views on issues and attempt to influence public policy in their favor
A committee formed to raise money to make contributions to campaigns of candidates they support
Organizations that connect people to the government
The current officeholder in a reelection campaign
The Majority party of each state legislature redraws Congressional districts to increase their number of seats
Delaying or preventing action on a bill by using the unlimited debate rule of the Senate
Senate motion to end a filibuster; 3/5 needed
The President can reject a bill passed by Congress
An agreement between the President and another head of state that does not need to be approved by the Senate
A set of issues and problems that policy makers consider important
Congress is prohibited from establishing a government sponsored religion
Guarantees each person the right to practice whichever religion they choose
Ruling that prohibits evidence obtained by illegal searches and seizures from being used in court