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inalienable rights
Government; American government
Fundamental rights of the people that may not be taken away. A phrase used in the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.
standing committee
Government; American government
Permanent committees established under the rules of Senate and specialized in consideration of particular subject areas. There are currently 16 standing committees.
legislative session
Government; American government
That part of the Senate's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
vice president
Government; American government
Under the Constitution, the Vice President serves as President of the Senate. He may vote in the Senate in the case of a tie, but is not required to. The President Pro Tempore (and others designated ...
germane
Government; American government
On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
private property
Government; American government
Property belonging to a particular person or persons as opposed to the public or the government.
