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14 Cards in this Set
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The Legislature
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The legislative body of a country or state.
"the Nevada state legislature passed a law to prohibit dumping of nuclear waste" |
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Bill
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A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
"a debate over the civil rights bill" |
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Act |
A written law passed by Parliament, Congress, etc.
"the 1989 Children Act" |
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Readings |
A debate on a bill held before the general body of a legislature, as opposed to before a committee or other group.
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Supplementary Order Papers |
Set out proposed amendments to a bill. They may be in the name of a member or a Minister.
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Delegated Legislation |
A law made by an executive authority under powers delegated from by an enactment of primary legislation, which grants the executive agency power to implement and administer the requirements of that primary legislation.
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Statutory Regulations |
When a financial market or industry is controlled by a government organization, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US, rather than being allowed to control itself.
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Rules |
One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.
"the rules of cricket" |
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By-Laws |
a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members.
"a by-law banning public drinking in the town centre" |
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Select Committee |
A small legislative committee appointed for a special purpose.
"the Commons Select Committee on the Environment" |
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Judge |
A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
"he is due to appear before a judge and jury on Monday" |
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Evidence |
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
"the study finds little evidence of overt discrimination" |
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Principles of Law |
A principle is a law or rule that has to be, or usually is to be followed, or can be desirably followed, or is an inevitable consequence of something, such as the laws observed in nature or the way that a system is constructed.
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Precedent |
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances."there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training"
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