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Government & politics
The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.
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jury
Government; Government & politics
A group of people chosen according to the law, who listen to a case in court and reach a decision on the case. In Article III, Section 2, clause 3, the Constitution guarantees a person's right to a ...
lame duck
Government; Government & politics
Person holding office after his or her replacement has been elected to the office, but before the current term has ended. In the American presidency, the period after election day in November and the ...
legislative branch
Government; Government & politics
Section of government that makes laws. In the federal government, the legislative branch consists of: Congress, the Library of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office, and General Accounting ...
legislative power
Government; Government & politics
Power to make laws. In the federal government of the United States, the Congress holds most of the legislative power.
legislature
Government; Government & politics
A group of elected people who create the laws. The national legislature is the Congress, while states and local governments also have legislatures.
legitimacy
Government; Government & politics
The belief among citizens that their government has the right to pass and enforce laws.
Library of Congress
Government; Government & politics
Independent federal agency in the legislative branch. The Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, was established in 1800. It presents a wide range of materials for research, including ...
