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| congress | the national lawmaking body of the united states, made up of the senate and the house of representitives. a formal meeting, as of nations or professional groups, to discuss problems; assembly; gathering. |
| democratic | run by the people, either directly or through their elected representitives: a democratic government. based on the principle of equal rights for all; a democratic election. belonging to the democratic party. |
| economy | the management of money or other resources; system for managing wealth: the remarkable growth of the japanese economy. thrifty use of resources, such as materials or labor: hints for fuel economy. |
| endorse | to approve, support: a plan endorsed by the president. to sign, especially the of a check. |
| forum | a place for public discussions. often forum. the forum of ancient rome. |
| judicial | related to courts, judges, or the carrying out of justice. |
| legislation | the process of making or enacting laws. a planned or passed law or group of laws. |
| monarchy | government by a king or queen. a country headed by a king or queen. |
| municipal | related to the running of a town or city; local: municipal government. |
| veto | to refuse to approve; prevent officially: to veto a bill. the right to reject or the act of rejecting: a presidential veto. |