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copyright (c) 2012 classhelper.org. across clues 1. meaning 2 houses 4. the type of committee composed of both the house and the senate to act as a study group 5. a senate debate method which allows senators to talk a bill to death 8. the allocating of representatives for each state after a census is taken 9. a group within a standing committee that specializes in a subcategory 11. the presidential rejection of a bill 12. a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill 14. the type of commitee that is permanent and oversees bills that deal with certain issues 15. a session at which a committee listens to people to gather information on a bill

Explanation:

1. "Meaning 2 houses" refers to a bicameral system.
2. A committee with members from both the House and Senate for study is a joint - committee.
3. Filibuster is the Senate debate method to talk a bill to death.
4. Apportionment is the allocation of Representatives after a census.
5. A specialized group within a standing committee is a sub - committee.
6. Veto is the presidential rejection of a bill.
7. A provision in a bill on an unrelated subject is a rider.
8. Standing committees are permanent and oversee certain bills.
9. A committee hearing is a session to gather bill - related information.

Answer:

1. Bicameral
2. Joint committee
3. Filibuster
4. Apportionment
5. Sub - committee
6. Veto
7. Rider
8. Standing committee
9. Hearing