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Term | Definition |
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Executive Branch | The largest branch that enforces laws. |
Legislative Branch | The second largest branch that makes laws. |
Judicial Branch | The third largest branch the interprets laws. |
State Represenatives | 180 Members |
Senator | 56 Members |
Permanent Standing | A permanent standing committee from session to session. |
Bicameral | Two-House body consisting of a House of Represenatives and a Senate |
Constituent | A person in a legislator's district. |
Pro Tempore | The House elects a Speaker. |
Joint Committee | Made up of members of both the House and the Senate. |
Criminal Laws | Protects society from the wronddoing of an individual. |
Civil Laws | Deals with the relationship between individuals. |