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1. | Head count every ten years to determine House reapportionment and voting districts. |
2. | Responsible for ironing out differences between legislation passed in both houses. (2 Words) |
3. | Process by which a presidential appointment is approved by the Senate. |
4. | Controls daily Senate business. (2 Words) |
6. | Senate power to approve presidential appointments. (3 Words) |
7. | Two sessions of a Congress make up one of these. |
9. | According to the Constitution, presides over the Senate. (2 Words) |
12. | Term given to members of Congress who are responsible for getting out the vote on the floor of the House or the Senate. |
13. | Phrase used to describe pet projects for a congressperson's home state or district. (2 Words) |
15. | You are considered one of these in the eyes of your representative or senator. |
16. | The privilege of free mail for members of Congress. |
18. | Congress is fulfilling this role/function when holding special investigations. |
19. | Privilege given to senators only - way to stop legislation. |
22. | Tactic used by individuals or groups to influence a congressperson's vote. |