Legislative Branch Vocab Flashcards

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Having a two house legislature

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Bicameral legislature

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Proposed laws being considered by Congress

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Bills

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Laws

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Legislation

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Small groups formed in Congress to consider bills

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Committees

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To discuss formally

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Debate

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Rejection of a bill by the President (by not signing it)

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Veto

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To cancel a decision such as a veto

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Override

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Actions of the government (to solve an issue) example: laws

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Public policy or public agenda

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A public place used for discussions

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Forum

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Organizations of people with common interests, who try to influence public policy

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Interest groups