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bill
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a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
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veto
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a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. |
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override
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use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision. |
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senate
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any of various legislative or governing bodies, in particular.
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house of represntatives
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The lower house of the United States Congress. With 435 popularly elected officials, the House (as it is often called) is the most representative body in the federal government.
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uncamarial
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of a legislative body) having a single legislative chamber
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how to became a citizen
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One who, being born an alien, has lawfully become a citizen of the United States Under the constitution and laws.
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How an (amendment) is made
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All 27 Amendments have been ratified after two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal and send it to the states for a vote. Then, three-fourths of the states must affirm the proposed Amendment
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Electoral votes
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The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President. Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators
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courts of appeals
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a court to which appeals are taken in a federal circuit or a state
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