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to formally change part of a law, proposal, or official document while leaving the rest in place

a paper or electronic form on which a voter records a choice in an election or other vote

a group of senior ministers who advise a head of government and help direct government policy

legal membership of a country, carrying rights and responsibilities under its laws

an independent political community formed by a city and the surrounding territory it controls

relating to citizens and their responsibilities, activities, or participation in community and public life

a person employed in the civilian administration of government, usually outside elected political office

an alliance of political parties or groups that agree to work together, often to form a government

a territory and its population controlled by a government or ruling power based in another place

the basic rules and principles that organize a state, allocate government powers, and define fundamental rights

a formal instruction issued by a court requiring or authorizing an action

a group of territories or peoples controlled by a single ruler or central power

to formally establish a law through the authorized lawmaking process

the part of a government responsible for carrying out laws and managing public policy

to actively use a right or freedom that is recognized by law or rules

relating to a system in which governmental powers are divided between a central authority and constituent states or regions

an area of mainly open land around a town or city where development is restricted to limit outward urban growth

a person entitled or expected to inherit another person's property, title, or position, especially after that person's death

to occupy an official position that carries governmental duties or authority

permitted or recognized by the law that applies

a civil legal action in which a person or organization asks a court to resolve a dispute or provide a remedy

to try to influence public officials or lawmakers in favor of a particular decision or policy

a government department responsible for a particular area of public policy or administration

to formally propose someone as a candidate for an election or position

a national lawmaking assembly, especially in a system where government depends on support within that assembly

Information that relates to a person who is identified or can be identified from it, alone or with other information.

to formally ask an authority to take a particular action, often through a written request supported by several people

money spent by government on services, programs, and other public responsibilities

an official meeting open to the public where people can present views or evidence about an issue