| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CAUCUS | A closed meeting of party members |
| conventions | A large meeting or conference, esp. of members of a political party or a particular profession |
| convention | A large meeting or conference, esp. of members of a political party or a particular profession |
| caucuses | A meeting of the members of a legislative body who are members of a particular political party, to select candidates or decide policy |
| BARGEIN | Interrupt a closed-door meeting |
| conference | meeting of members of the two branches of a legislature to adjust differences |
