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bill
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a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion |
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veto
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a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. |
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override
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use one's authority to reject or cancel |
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senate |
any of various legislative or governing bodies, in particular
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house of reprentatives |
House of Representatives definition. The lower house of the United States Congress. With 435 popularly elected officials, the House (as it is often called) is the most representative body in the federal government. House seats are apportioned (see apportionment) relative to each state's population.
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uncamerical |
of a legislative body) having a single legislative chamber
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how to become a ctitzen
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.S. Citizenship. If you meet certain requirements, you may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth
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how an amdement is made
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All 27 Amendments have been ratified after two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal and send it to the states for a vote. Then, three-fourths of the states must affirm the proposed Amendment
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electoral votes |
All 27 Amendments have been ratified after two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal and send it to the states for a vote. Then, three-fourths of the states must affirm the proposed Amendment
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COURTS OF APPEALS
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a court to which appeals are taken in a federal circuit or a state.
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