| A | B |
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| Supremacy Clause | Says the U.S. Constitution overrides all state and local governments |
| Bill | A draft of a proposed law being considered by a legislature |
| Legislative Intent | What the law makers want the law to mean |
| Appellate Courts | Higher court that reviews another court’s ruling |
| Trial | Court Proceedings |
| Precedent | Rule used for a future case |
| Public Hearings | Opportunity for the public to discuss a proposed law |
| Lobbying | Influencing or persuading government officials to vote a certain way |
| Advocacy | Active support for a cause |
| Referendum | When a legislative act is referred to voters for final approval |
