Vocab. Legislative Branch

Front

Government position to speak or act for a group.

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represent

Front

Relating to the country and its people (opposite of urban)

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rural

Front

Relating to cities & the people who live in them

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urban

Front

Area of a state from which Representatives are elected

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district

Front

Qualities (age, gender, income, etc.) of a specific group of people

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demographics

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A rough draft of a law

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bill

Front

A way to reach an agreement by giving up part of what you want.

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compromise

Front

Meeting where someone speaks to Congress about an issue.

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hearing

Front

To think or talk carefully to make a decision.

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Deliberate

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When over half of Congress agrees, typically 2/3 or 3/4.

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supermajority