Government and Politics Chapter 12: Section 1 & 2 Crossword Puzzle

The presiding officer of the House of representatives, chosen by and from the majority party in the House.
The presiding officer of a senate in Congress, the Vice President of the United States in a State's Legislature, either the lieutenant governor or a senator.
The member of the United States Senator of the upper house of a State's legislature, chosen to preside in the absence of the president of the senate.
A closed meeting of the members of each party in each house.
Assistants to the floor leaders in the House and Senate, responsible for monitoring and marshaling votes.
The floor leader of the party that holds the majority seats in the house of Congress.
The floor leader of the party that holds the minority seats in the house.
Members Of the House and Senate picked by their parties to carry out party decisions and steer legislative action to meet party goals.
A member who heads a standing committee in a legislative body
An unwritten rule in both houses of congress reserving the top posts in each chamber,particularly committee chairmanships for members with the longest records of service.
Permanent committees in the legislative body to which bills in specific subject matter areas are preferred.
Divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues
Panels set up for a specific purpose and most often for a limited time.
A proposal for action that has the force of law when passed; usually deals with special circumstances or temporary matters.
A temporary joint body.