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Congress
Congress
[Sustantivo]

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

congreso

congreso

Ex: Congress debated the proposed budget for weeks. 
House of Representatives

the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress where elected officials make and vote on laws

Cámara de Representantes, Cámara de Diputados

Cámara de Representantes, Cámara de Diputados

Ex: Committees in the House of Representatives review legislation before it reaches the floor. 

Los comités de la Cámara de Representantes revisan la legislación antes de que llegue al pleno.

conference committee

a temporary group of lawmakers from both houses of Congress that resolves differences in a bill

comité de conferencia, comisión mixta

comité de conferencia, comisión mixta

Ex: The conference committee met several times to reach an agreement. 

El comité de conferencia se reunió varias veces para llegar a un acuerdo.

congressional
congressional
[Adjetivo]

relating to the United States Congress, which makes laws and oversees the government

del congreso, legislativo

del congreso, legislativo

Ex: Congressional representatives are elected to serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate. 
opposition
opposition
[Sustantivo]

the main political party opposed to the government

oposición

oposición

Ex: In parliament, the opposition presented an alternative budget proposal. 
Leader of the House

‌(in Britain) a government minister in charge of managing what is discussed in Parliament

Líder de la Cámara, Jefe de la Cámara

Líder de la Cámara, Jefe de la Cámara

Ex: The Prime Minister appointed a new Leader of the House to improve debate scheduling. 

El Primer Ministro nombró a un nuevo Líder de la Cámara para mejorar la programación de debates.

Leader of the Opposition

(in Britain) the head of the largest party not in government, leading the Shadow Cabinet in Parliament

Líder de la Oposición, Jefe de la Oposición

Líder de la Oposición, Jefe de la Oposición

Ex: The Leader of the Opposition outlined alternative plans for healthcare reform. 

El líder de la oposición esbozó planes alternativos para la reforma sanitaria.

minority government

a government that has fewer parliamentary seats than all other parties combined

gobierno minoritario, gabinete minoritario

gobierno minoritario, gabinete minoritario

Ex: The prime minister led a minority government for two years. 

El primer ministro dirigió un gobierno minoritario durante dos años.

parliament
parliament
[Sustantivo]

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

parlamento

parlamento

Ex: The prime minister addressed parliament on the country's economic challenges. 
parliamentary
parliamentary
[Adjetivo]

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

parlamentario

parlamentario

Ex: The parliamentary elections determine the composition of the legislature and, indirectly, the executive branch. 

Las elecciones parlamentarias determinan la composición de la legislatura y, indirectamente, del poder ejecutivo.

Senate
Senate
[Sustantivo]

the upper chamber of the United States Congress

Senado

Senado

Ex: The Senate held a hearing on the proposed legislation. 
state house
state house
[Sustantivo]

(in the US) a building where a state's lawmakers meet to pass laws

capitolio estatal, asamblea legislativa estatal

capitolio estatal, asamblea legislativa estatal

Ex: The state house held a session to discuss the new budget. 

El capitolio estatal celebró una sesión para discutir el nuevo presupuesto.

upper house
upper house
[Sustantivo]

the part of a parliament or legislature that usually reviews or approves laws, often called the House of Lords or the Senate

cámara alta, senado

cámara alta, senado

Ex: The upper house can suggest amendments to legislation passed by the lower house. 

La cámara alta puede sugerir enmiendas a la legislación aprobada por la cámara baja.

bench
bench
[Sustantivo]

a seat or group of seats in parliament occupied by members of a particular political group

banco,  escaño

banco, escaño

Ex: She spoke from the back benches during the debate. 
back bench
back bench
[Sustantivo]

seats in parliament for members who do not hold senior government or party positions

los escaños traseros, los bancos traseros

los escaños traseros, los bancos traseros

Ex: New members usually start their careers on the back bench. 

Los nuevos miembros suelen comenzar sus carreras en el banco trasero.

seat
seat
[Sustantivo]

the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.

escaño

escaño

Ex: He was appointed to a seat on the committee responsible for reviewing environmental regulations. 
chamber
chamber
[Sustantivo]

one of the divisions or houses within a legislative body, such as a parliament, where laws are debated and passed

cámara, asamblea

cámara, asamblea

Ex: Each chamber of the legislature plays a critical role in shaping national policies. 
press gallery
press gallery
[Sustantivo]

a designated area in a legislature where reporters can observe and report on proceedings

galería de prensa, tribuna de prensa

galería de prensa, tribuna de prensa

Ex: Members of the press gallery took notes during the vote. 

Los miembros de la tribuna de prensa tomaron notas durante la votación.

inaugural
inaugural
[Sustantivo]

the speech delivered by a newly elected President of the United States at their swearing-in ceremony, articulating their plans for their term in office

discurso inaugural, alocución inaugural

discurso inaugural, alocución inaugural

Ex: The memorable inaugural address emphasized unity and collaboration as essential values for the upcoming presidential term. 

El memorable discurso inaugural enfatizó la unidad y la colaboración como valores esenciales para el próximo mandato presidencial.

to inaugurate

to officially and ceremonially install someone into a position or office

inaugurar, investir

inaugurar, investir

Ex: The prime minister was inaugurated in front of a crowd of supporters. 

El primer ministro fue inaugurado frente a una multitud de seguidores.

inauguration
inauguration
[Sustantivo]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

investidura

investidura

Ex: The inauguration marks the beginning of a new era, with promises of change and progress. 

La inauguración marca el comienzo de una nueva era, con promesas de cambio y progreso.

inauguration day
inauguration day
[Sustantivo]

the day when the President of the United States officially begins their term in office

día de la investidura, día de la toma de posesión

día de la investidura, día de la toma de posesión

Ex: Security is heightened across the capital on inauguration day. 

La seguridad se intensifica en toda la capital el día de la investidura.

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