Basic Law Terminology

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Law

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a rule made and enforced by a governing body

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Bill

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a draft of a law before it becomes a law

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Congress

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Lawmaking group of people in a country

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House of Representatives

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a branch of congress

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Senate

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a branch of congress

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Veto

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a forbidding of something by someone in power

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Majority

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a number larger than half of the total

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Civic Attitude

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the personal beliefs and feelings that people have about their community and their ability to make a difference in it

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symbol

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a mark, sign, or word that represents an idea, object, or relationship

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citizen

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a legally recognized subject or national of a state or country, either native or naturalized.