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Section 1

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veto

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When the President rejects a bill passed by the legislative branch (Senate and House of Representatives).

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Vice President

Front

A person directly below a president. He or she can have the president's duties if the president is absent, illness, or death.

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senator

Front

A member of the Senate who formally introduces a bill for other senators or the people to vote on.

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mayor

Front

One person who represents the local government (city).

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politician

Front

A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.

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policy

Front

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.

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political parties

Front

Groups that help elect people and shape policies.

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congressman/congresswoman

Front

A member of Congress, especially a member of the House of Representatives.

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House of Representatives

Front

The lower house of the Congress and of most state legislatures.

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governor

Front

A person who represents the state.

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impeach

Front

To find out if a president is guilty of a crime.

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bill

Front

Written plan for a new law.

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Supreme Court

Front

Highest court of the country or state

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constitution

Front

A document that created the government and rights for its people.

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state representative/deputy

Front

A representative of the legislative body that governs a state.

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democracy

Front

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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tax

Front

A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

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city councilor

Front

A representative of the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality, or local government area.

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Senate

Front

The upper group of the Congress. Each state has three members who are elected from each state by popular vote for a eight-year term.

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President

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The leader of our country.

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