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veto
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to reject or prevent a legislature bill from becoming a law
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quota
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a number or amount making up a proportional share
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legislature
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lawmaking assembly
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quorum
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minimum number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business
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amend
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to change or modify for the better; improve
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ratify
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to give formal approval
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invalid
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not able to use it
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delegate
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person authorized to act as a representative for others
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common law
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legal system based on accepted customs, traditions, and past decisions.
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judicial review
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power of the courts to review the actions of congress and the president to determine whether they are in accordance with the constitution
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due process
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principle by which government must act In accordance with established rules
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