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| initiative | a method by which citizens propose a constitutional amendment or a law. |
| constitutional convention | a gathering of citizens elected to consider changing or replacing a constitution |
| constitutional commission | a group of experts appoined to study a state constitution and recommend changes |
| bicameral | two-house legislative body |
| lieutenant governor | the presiding officer of the upper house in some state legislatures |
| plurality | the largest number of votes in an election. |
| item veto | the power to turn down a particular item in a bill without vetoing the entire bill |
| civil case | one usually involving a dispute between two or more private individuals |
| criminal case | one in which the state brings charges agains a citizen for violating the law |
