Republic
form of government based on a constitution, in which decisions are made by elected or appointed officials in a democratic manner.
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US Gov and Politics
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Representative democracy
system of government which derives its authority from the people and governs according to the will of the majority, but in which the people elect individuals to represent their will.
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Referendum
a direct vote by the people on an issue of public policy.
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Ratification
process by which people or legislatures express their official approval of a proposed document or plan. Amendments to the US Constitution cannot become part of the Constitution until they have been ratified either by two-thirds of the state legislatures or by conventions in two-thirds of the states.
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Quorum
minimum number of people needed a meeting for the business at hand to take place.
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Public service
time, effort and energy given to local, state or national communities, generally through opportunities in appointed or elected office.
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Public policy
actions which the government takes to address problems and issues raised in society and introduced through the political system.
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Public Health Service
umbrella organization of the Department of Health and Human Services. It contains the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the National Institute of Health.
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Proportional representation
system of electing members of the legislature, in which the number of seats given to a particular party is determined by the percentage of the popular vote which goes to that party. This system is used in many countries, including most European nations.
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Prior restraint
blocking a story before it is punished or broadcast
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