a group of elected individuals who gather regularly to make decisions and pass laws, typically as part of a legislative or governing body
a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly
a formal meeting between leaders of governments or other high-ranking officials
a period when a parliament, court, or official body meets to conduct business
an organized group that tries to influence government decisions or public policy in support of particular interests
to make or accept a law by voting or by decree
the formal approval of a law
the formal approval of a law, proposal, or measure, especially by voting
the official cancellation or ending of a law or regulation
a proposed law or public policy measure placed on a ballot for voters to approve or reject
to suspend a legislative session by executive authority without dissolving the assembly
