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Freedom of expression

Government; American government

Refers to the freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and petition that are protected by the First Amendment.

Designated "S. Res. ," simple resolutions are used to express nonbinding positions of the Senate or to deal with the Senate's internal affairs, such as the creation of a special committee. They do ...

Rider

Government; American government

Informal term for a nongermane amendment to a bill or an amendment to an appropriation bill that changes the permanent law governing a programme funded by the bill.

Equal protection of the law

Government; American government

Idea that no individual or group may receive special privileges from nor be unjustly discriminated against by the law.

Equality of opportunity

Government; American government

An equal chance for all persons in such areas as education, employment, and political participation.

Free exercise clause

Government; American government

Clause in the First Amendment that says the government shall make no law prohibiting the free practise of religious beliefs.

Vote

Government; American government

Unless rules specify otherwise, the Senate may agree to any question by a majority of Senators voting, if a quorum is present. The Chair puts each question by voice vote unless the "yeas and nays" ...