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enrolled bill

Government; American government

The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate House and Senate officials, and submitted to the ...

majority rule

Government; American government

Rule by more than half of those participating in a decision.

justice

Government; American government

Fair distribution of benefits and burdens, fair correction of wrongs and injuries, or use of fair procedures in gathering information and making decisions.

slip law

Government; American government

A few days after a law has been enacted, it is officially published first as a "slip law. " Slip laws are unbound and printed on one or a few pages of paper.

statutory limit on the public debt

Government; American government

The maximum amount, established in law, of public debt that can be outstanding. The limit covers virtually all debt incurred by the Federal Government (primarily the Treasury Department), including ...

political institution

Government; American government

Organizations such as Congress, the presidency, and the court system that play a significant role in the making, carrying out, and enforcing laws and managing conflicts about them.