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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |