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method of enacting a constitution or amendment into law a person whose political views favor more local, limited government, fewer government regulations, the time early in a new president's administration characterized by optimistic approval by the public after listening to constituents, elected representatives vote based on their own opinions

government benefits provided to Americans who qualify because of their age, income, and/or status all forms of communication that reach a large portion of the population all residents of the state for senators, all residents of a district for House members agreement at the constitutional convention that each slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in the House of Representatives and for taxation

a court order directing authorities to show cause for why a person under detention should not be released government departments headed by presidential appointees to help establish public policy and operate a specific policy area of governmental activity a primary election that is limited to registered voters of a particular political party an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a given piece of legislation

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