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Private law

Government; American government

A private bill enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalisation issues affecting individuals.

Justice

Government; American government

Fair distribution of benefits and burdens, fair correction of wrongs and injuries, or use of fair procedures in gathering information and making decisions.

Slip law

Government; American government

A few days after a law has been enacted, it is officially published first as a "slip law. " Slip laws are unbound and printed on one or a few pages of paper.

Statutory limit on the public debt

Government; American government

The maximum amount, established in law, of public debt that can be outstanding. The limit covers virtually all debt incurred by the Federal Government (primarily the Treasury Department), including ...

Presidential signature

Government; American government

A proposed law passed by Congress must be presented to the President, who then has 10 days to approve or disapprove it. The President signs bills he supports, making them law. He vetoes a bill by ...

Permanent appropriation

Government; American government

Budget authority that becomes available as the result of previously enacted legislation (substantive legislation or prior appropriations act) and does not require current action by Congress. Budget ...