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Enrolled bill
Government; American government
The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate House and Senate officials, and submitted to the ...
Majority rule
Government; American government
Rule by more than half of those participating in a decision.
Enacted
Government; American government
Once legislation has passed both chambers of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the President, become law without his signature, or passed over his veto, the legislation is enacted.
Pocket veto
Government; American government
The Constitution grants the President 10 days to review a measure passed by the Congress. If the President has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature. However, if ...
Entitlement
Government; American government
A Federal programme or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation ...
Unenumerated rights
Government; American government
Rights which are not specifically listed in the Constitution or Bill of Rights, but which have been recognised and protected by the courts.
Concurrent resolution
Government; American government
A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res. " and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting ...
