Match these items. 1. a legislative meeting hall override 2. two-thirds majority vote needed in session 3. activity concerning a bill which may include debates and compromise chamber 4. the time when Congress is active and members are present, fulfilling their respective duties floor action

1. a legislative meeting hall = chamber

The place in the government where senators, diplomats, and other government officials meet in order to discuss laws is known as chamber. The word chamber comes from the Latin word camera, which basically means a room, a hall, premises.

2. two-thirds majority vote needed = override

In order to override a decision in the Congress, you need to have the majority of votes. That majority is two-thirds of all people present, and it is referred to as supermajority - this refers to both houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

3. activity concerning a bill which may include debates and compromise = floor action

Whenever a bill is proposed in Congress, the members of the Congress have the option to vote for it or veto it. If a bill is controversial, it may demand a debate in order to settle the controversy and decide on what to do with it. This activity is referred to as floor action - when something, such as a debate or compromise, happens within the Congress itself.

4. the time when Congress is active and members are present, fulfilling their respective duties = in session

When the members of the Congress are all brought together within the Congress in order to decide on a bill or perform their duties (bound by law), this action is referred to as being in session. It means that they are actively working on some matter at that particular moment.