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conferees
Government; American government
Senators appointed to serve on conference committees. They are also called "managers. " Conferees are usually appointed from the committee or committees that reported the legislation; they are ...
freedom of petition
Government; American government
Freedom to present requests to the government without reprisal.
equality of opportunity
Government; American government
An equal chance for all persons in such areas as education, employment, and political participation.
free exercise clause
Government; American government
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government shall make no law prohibiting the free practice of religious beliefs.
executive communication
Government; American government
A message sent to the Senate by the President or other executive branch official. Presidential veto messages are an example of an "executive communication. "
markup
Government; American government
The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
