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public hearing
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hearings that gives individuals or businesses an opportunit y to express their viewson the proposals.
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trials
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a court proceeding
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appeals or appellate courts
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a person who loses a trial can sometimes ask a higher court to review and change the result of the trial.
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precedent
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court decision on a legal question that guides future cases with similar questions
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treaty
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an agreement or contract between countries.
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lobbying
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a way to influence the lawmaking process by convincing lawmakers to vote as you want to.
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initiative
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a procedure that enables a specified number of voters to propose a law by petition.
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referendum
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occurs when a legislative act is have been held on issues such as gun control, gay rights, abortion, environmental protection, and funding for schools, parks, roads, and other government programs.
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recall
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the removal of an elected official from office by a vote of the people
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