Tag: Political Science
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House of Commons
Legal Definition and Related Resources of House of commons Meaning of House of commons One of the constituent houses of the English parliament. It is composed of the representatives of the people, as distinguished from the house of lords, which […]
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Recall
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Recall Meaning of Recall To supersede a minister or deprive him of his office . Also, to revoke , cancel or reverse a judgment on matters of fact. Synonyms of […]
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Royal Assent
The royal assent is the last form through- which a bill goes previously to becoming an act of parliament. It is, in the words of Lord Hale, the complement and perfection of a law. The royal assent is given either by the sovereign in person or by royal commission by the […]
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Capitol
See also Capital is a city that is the seat of a government; Capitol… (Read more) Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Capitol (You may find Capitol at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms). building where U.S. Congress meets, 1793 (in writings of Thomas […]
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Prorogation
The bringing to an end of a legislative session . Also, the prolonging or putting off to another day.
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Royal Prerogative
An arbitrary power vested in the executive which is discretionary and uncontrolled. 161 Mich. 691. …
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Speaker
A member of the legislative body whose function it is to preside over the deliberations of that body.
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Returning Officer
A person responsible for the conduct of an election. For parliamentary elections he is the sheriff or mayor. See the Representation of the People Act, 1918, s. 28…
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Congressional Directory
See alsoSee official congressional directory (in U.S. law) …. (Read more)…
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Bill
Accounts for goods sold, services rendered or work done. A draft of a proposed statute submitted to the legislature for enactment . Frequently used to designate the first pleading on the part of the plaintiff in an equitable cause of action . under modern state codes and […]
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Deference
nounacquiescence assent complaisance compliance consideration courtesy esteem honor nonresistance obedience politeness regard respect respectfulness submission</l…