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Representative |
A person elected to the u.s. house of Representatives, the composition of which is designed to ensure the equal representation of all citizens. |
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Senator |
A person elected to the U.S. senate, the composition of which is designed to ensure equal representation of all states. |
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Bill |
Proposed law presented to the legislature for consideration. |
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Veto |
Presidential power to invalidate a law passed by a majority of congress; a two-thirds majority of each house is needed to override a veto. |
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Lobbyist |
Individual hired to meet with kand usually try to exert influence on) legislatures regarding proposed laws. |
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Session law |
Law passed during a particular session of congress. |
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Codification |
Process of incorporating newly passed legislation into the existing legal/statutory code. |
