Government and Politics
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congress
Many scientists attended the international congress on climate change.
constitution
The constitution of the country guarantees freedom of speech.
amendment
The government proposed an amendment to the law.
preamble
The preamble of the Constitution explains the goals of the government.
senate
The senate voted to approve the new education bill.
legislature
Many citizens attended the meeting to voice their opinions to the legislature.
bicameral system
A bicameral system is a legislature divided into two separate assemblies or chambers, like the U.S. Congress (House & Senate) or UK Parliament (Commons & Lords).
supreme court
The supreme court ruled that the law was unconstitutional.
chief justice
The chief justice announced a new ruling that will affect many citizens.
electoral college
The electoral college plays a crucial role in determining the winner of the presidential election.
article and section
Article 1, section 7: all revenue bills must start in the House, requiring bicameral approval, presidential signature, and detailing the "pocket veto" when Congress adjourns, ensuring a deliberate path for bills to become law.
bill (n)
The government is discussing a new bill to improve education.
the power of the purse
TAX
ratify
The government decided to ratify the new environmental treaty.
deliberative
The committee held a deliberative meeting to discuss the new policy changes.
trustee
The trustee is responsible for ensuring that the funds are used for the intended purpose.
defense
treasury
The national treasury is responsible for managing the country's finances.
homeland security
After the recent events, the importance of homeland security has become a major topic in the news.
Government branches
(Of The USA)
The Legislative (Congress, makes laws)
The Executive (President, enforces laws)
The Judicial (Courts, interprets laws)
ordinance
The city council passed an ordinance to limit noise levels after 10 PM.
affront
She felt it was an affront to her intelligence when he dismissed her ideas without consideration.
branches of government
Executive: Hành pháp
Legislative: Lập pháp
Judicial: Tư pháp
oath of office
Before starting her term, the senator recited the oath of office in front of the crowd.
checks and balances
In our club, we have checks and balances to make sure everyone has a say in decisions.
a la
The performance was done a la Broadway, full of energy and vibrant costumes.
The Federalist Papers
Many students study The Federalist Papers to understand the arguments for a strong central government.
a collection of 85 articles and essays written to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Force Majeure Clause
Due to the pandemic, many companies invoked the Force Majeure Clause to delay their obligations.
felony
The man was convicted of a felony and sentenced to five years in prison.
federalism
The United States is a good example of federalism, where states have their own laws and governments.
dual federalism
In the United States, dual federalism allows states to create their own laws while the federal government handles national issues.
grant-in-aid
The government announced a new grant-in-aid for research on renewable energy sources.
block grant
Many schools rely on block grants to fund their after-school programs.
cooperative federalism
In times of crisis, cooperative federalism allows for a quicker response as local, state, and national agencies collaborate.
devolution
The devolution of power to local governments has allowed communities to make decisions that better suit their needs.
sever ties
The company had to sever ties with its supplier due to quality issues.
show of
The fireworks were a grand show of celebration.
sleeper cell
Intelligence agencies are always on the lookout for potential sleeper cells.
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