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  • A few months ago we all met Olivia Santos, a very courageous and visionary legislator who is bringing transparency to a new—and I daresay ultimate—level.†   (source)
  • But the test was not actually so easy as I thought it would be, with a lot more questions about arcane matters of New York State government than I'd anticipated (how many months of the year was the legislature in Albany in session?†   (source)
  • Several ran for public office, and there were two superior court justices, one municipal court judge, two members of the California state legislature, and one prominent state official.†   (source)
  • It's just the way we are," says Jorge Zarif Zetuna Curioca, a legislator from Ixtepec.†   (source)
  • He ran for the Nevada legislature and failed again.†   (source)
  • Grimmer had to run an understaffed and underfunded institution and try to keep the whole thing together with spit, baling wire, and nickle-and-dime appropriations from a state legislature who had to go back and face the voters.†   (source)
  • During those lonely days of what would have been my senior year, I waited for legislators and Faubus and the NAACP to resolve the entanglement that surrounded Central High's integration.†   (source)
  • When Hilde sat up in bed she remembered the legislators who were to wake up in a society they themselves had created.†   (source)
  • It also pointed out the lack of regulation and patient protections in tissue research, and called on legislators to remedy the situation.†   (source)
  • He was a liberal Democrat who had served two terms in the state legislature.†   (source)
  • Then, in September 2008, a new election left Rwanda the first country with a majority of female legislators—55 percent in the lower house.†   (source)
  • It was born three months later in the city legislature, and since its true parentage was hidden, half the community turned out for its baptism two years later.†   (source)
  • Kansas abolished capital punishment in 1907; in 1935, due to a sudden prevalence in the Midwest of rampaging professional criminals (Alvin "Old Creepy" Karpis, Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd, Clyde Barrow and his homicidal sweetheart, Bonnie Parker), the state legislators voted to restore it.†   (source)
  • Later, at Williamsburg, as a member of the Virginia legislature, he had attended the theater regularly.†   (source)
  • Some Fridays he got off early from his job, working security at the state legislature.†   (source)
  • Although we may never know for sure: in the end, the Illinois legislature rejected the book plan.†   (source)
  • Then you can have a father in the state legislature and a sister who's engaged to a champion skier.†   (source)
  • The federal laws have been widely duplicated by state legislatures.†   (source)
  • It was a genuinely clarifying public notice because it gave Southside residents a way to keep their memories alive and please the city legislators as well.†   (source)
  • The murder of a licensed companion, the only daughter of friends, the only granddaughter of one of the country's most outspoken and conservative legislators, by a banned "Motive," she concluded, settling again.†   (source)
  • Rene addressed a wildly cheering New Hampshire Legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature is a kind of one-stop shopping for every kind of Texas accent.†   (source)
  • After the Georgia legislature declared a prohibition against alcoholic beverages in 1907, Papa quit making or drinking beer — he believed in being law-abiding — and the churches started using fruit nectars instead of wine.†   (source)
  • The legislature had previously prohibited the school from refusing entry to any student over twenty-one whether he had a high-school diploma or not.†   (source)
  • He had been a state legislator from New Haven since 1834 and many people agreed that if he chose to throw his hat into a statewide political race, he would be a daunting challenger to any opponent.†   (source)
  • Elections to regional legislatures would take place at the same time as national elections, and the regional bodies could draw up their own constitutions consistent with the national constitution.†   (source)
  • But, instead of following tradition, I suggest one house legislators, another whose single duty is to repeal laws.†   (source)
  • He knew that it was necessary to have a man to protect him from the legislature; all industrialists had to employ such men.†   (source)
  • Who can say that the legislature of Alabama which set up that state's segregation laws was democratically elected?†   (source)
  • He is reluctant to see the United States Army turned into an occupying force, policing the actions of legislatures throughout the South.†   (source)
  • The English-Only movement continued the old censorship we had felt on the school playgrounds, but now the game had moved into the state legislatures.†   (source)
  • Northeast is a bone tossed by the Tennessee legislature fifteen years ago to a rural county that found itself on the brink of economic ruin.†   (source)
  • Even a prominent former Louisiana legislator, who wanted to help me while I was in school, was one of my clients.†   (source)
  • Legislatures also feel rage, resentment, jealousy, avarice, and other violent emotions.†   (source)
  • And even those who fought in our courts and legislature over questions of liberty, in truth meant things that are minor at best and puerile at worst.†   (source)
  • She'd insinuated—true or not—that she knew people in the state legislature and ensured that Gabby was given a gracious private room that overlooked a courtyard.†   (source)
  • I was told that The Ten has a powerful lobby in the state legislature, that they are influential in contributing money to any political candidate deemed favorable to the Institute's interests, and that they watch individual members of the Corps carefully to make sure that no one graduates who is unworthy to wear the ring.†   (source)
  • This tendency to make laws that are convenient or advantageous rattier than right has mushroomed in Southern legislatures.†   (source)
  • She also proposed a spelling match between the fourth grade at Davis School and the Mississippi Legislature, who went through with it; and that told the Legislature.†   (source)
  • Kill one of their fairy-tale notions, and they call down the wrath of God, Brady, and the state legislature.†   (source)
  • "A legislator for humanity," Miss Octave said happily, a little like a tyrant.†   (source)
  • He would start in the state legislature, and in a few years be ready to run for Congress.†   (source)
  • Some Senators were also required to return regularly to their state legislatures, to report like Venetian envoys on their stewardship at the Capital.†   (source)
  • Must the citizen even for a moment, or in the least degree, resign his conscience to the legislator?   (source)
    legislator = an elected government representative who (with fellow representatives) has the power to create laws
  • Wesley doesn't want what's-his-name-whoever's running against you-to get into the Legislature.†   (source)
  • "When I'm in the legislature we can't take midnight plunges," said Henry.†   (source)
  • The Virginia legislature is about to convene in Richmond.†   (source)
  • In a free government, these inconveniences must be tolerated from the legislature.†   (source)
  • The State Legislature stood in recess; Governor Ernest W. McFarland gave the eulogy.†   (source)
  • In Massachusetts the idea of galleries for the public to watch the legislature was the custom.†   (source)
  • It takes time to convene the legislature or one of its houses.†   (source)
  • In 1887 he, too, was sent to an insane asylum, after brandishing a revolver in the legislature.†   (source)
  • My grandfather was a member of the national legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature both imposes taxes and sets the wages of the executive and judiciary branches.†   (source)
  • Majority Leader of the National Legislature, Mr. Lucian Phelps!†   (source)
  • He notes that the legislature has proven itself to be untrustworthy.†   (source)
  • In a trial of strength with the legislature, the Executive can lose some of its authority.†   (source)
  • I thought I must tell you that the Legislature has just passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.†   (source)
  • In a free government, the legislature has superior weight and influence.†   (source)
  • It's the date of some special session of their legislature.†   (source)
  • Their state legislature's been acting pretty huffy.†   (source)
  • A legislature, the diet, represents the states in the confederacy.†   (source)
  • Qualified Veto, Legislature Concurrence 13.†   (source)
  • He seemed unusually skillful at obtaining favors from the Legislature.†   (source)
  • There are certain bills pending in the Legislature, which may be passed at any moment.†   (source)
  • Objection: Legislature Gets Judicial Power†   (source)
  • The States would be at the mercy of the national legislature.†   (source)
  • In the legislature, fast decisions are more often evil than good.†   (source)
  • Yet the chief executive and the judiciary have partial control over the legislature.†   (source)
  • In Pennsylvania, the legislature has the primary role in electing the chief executive.†   (source)
  • The courts stand between the people and the legislature.†   (source)
  • An enemy can invade the country before the legislature decides on a military defense.†   (source)
  • The legislature will realize that the courts will block their unjust actions.†   (source)
  • Either the national legislature or a State legislature can regulate the general principles.†   (source)
  • A large legislature is best for deliberation and wisdom.†   (source)
  • The President can convene either house of the legislature on extraordinary occasions.†   (source)
  • Respected statesmen say that there should be a single executive and a large legislature.†   (source)
  • The chief executive joins with the legislature to appoint other judges.†   (source)
  • The legislature has the power to make laws.†   (source)
  • The British senate [House of Lords] is a hereditary legislature of rich nobles.†   (source)
  • Remember, the national legislature will not decide how much the people of each State must pay.†   (source)
  • The veto is proper because the legislature won't be infallible.†   (source)
  • It may be argued that the legislature decides what its constitutional powers are.†   (source)
  • The sovereign or legislature then turns the plans into laws.†   (source)
  • Judges often participate in the legislature's discussions, though they cannot vote.†   (source)
  • And the majority will be learned during the period of actual service in the legislature.†   (source)
  • And one branch of the national legislature—the House of Commons—represent the people.†   (source)
  • A senate as a second house of legislature is a good check on the government.†   (source)
  • However, the legislature appoints the chief executive.†   (source)
  • Courts of justice guard a limited Constitution against encroachments by the legislature.†   (source)
  • They will bring the information into the federal legislature.†   (source)
  • Another answer is that the legislature influences voters.†   (source)
  • This theory authorizes the legislature to revise the judicial ruling by passing a new law.†   (source)
  • There is no formula to determine the correct size for a representative legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature appoints several State officials.†   (source)
  • The legislature appoint all principal offices, both executive and judiciary.†   (source)
  • And the legislature has frequently heard and judged cases belonging to the judiciary.†   (source)
  • Therefore, the legislature must be able to change the salary as circumstances change.†   (source)
  • In one case, the current legislature denied the opinions of the council and actually prevailed.†   (source)
  • Suppose the federal legislature attempts to change the law of descent in a State.†   (source)
  • The legislature can assemble at a specific time each year.†   (source)
  • Massachusetts, the largest State legislature, has 300-400 members.†   (source)
  • Therefore, the legislature can repeal them.†   (source)
  • For example, the legislature cannot pass bills of attainder or ex post facto laws.†   (source)
  • Improper restraints on the national legislature create problems.†   (source)
  • The bills will only become law if two-thirds of each house of the legislature ratifies them.†   (source)
  • This seems left to the discretion of the legislature.†   (source)
  • A legislature with a short term can provide only one or two links in a chain of measures.†   (source)
  • The legislature has some power to pardon, normally an executive power.†   (source)
  • Every three years, the legislature removes two members of the executive council.†   (source)
  • It is always in danger of being overpowered or influenced by the legislature or executive.†   (source)
  • A national legislature can control, direct, or abolish local authority at any time.†   (source)
  • The legislature may remove supreme court judges and justices of the peace.†   (source)
  • In many of the States, only the legislature ratified the Articles.†   (source)
  • The Constitution defines the legislature's authorities.†   (source)
  • The people—not the legislature—must accept the Constitution.†   (source)
  • This is a strong argument for leaving the matter to the discretion of the legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature appoints most executive officers.†   (source)
  • The legislature, not the president, has the power to raise armies.†   (source)
  • The Council's constitutional decisions, whether right or wrong, have not influenced the legislature.†   (source)
  • The national legislature will get similar information from the representatives of each State.†   (source)
  • The legislature can easily influence the other branches.†   (source)
  • Sometimes compromises won't be possible and the legislature will be unable to act.†   (source)
  • Or if the entire legislature was also the supreme court or held all executive authority.†   (source)
  • Some people want to limit the LEGISLATURE'S authority to establish national military bases.†   (source)
  • A senate corrects some of the defects caused by a large legislature.†   (source)
  • However, it forms only one county with one representative in the State legislature.†   (source)
  • All constitutional acts of power are as legally valid as those from the legislature.†   (source)
  • In a republic, it helps block encroachments and oppressions by the legislature.†   (source)
  • The governor of New York can also adjourn the State legislature for a limited time.†   (source)
  • They will depend only on the majority of votes in the federal legislature.†   (source)
  • Critics: Improper Control over Legislature†   (source)
  • The legislature commands the purse and creates the laws that regulate every citizen.†   (source)
  • And the legislature appoints the chief executive and his council.†   (source)
  • Sometimes the legislature may oppose the executive.†   (source)
  • "Separation of Powers" Within Government: Number 49 Legislature Most Influential Branch 8.†   (source)
  • They are currently binding and beyond the lawful reach of the legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature even appoints justices of the peace.†   (source)
  • And the other branches have to accept the legislature's interpretation.†   (source)
  • And the legislature appoints a number of government officials.†   (source)
  • They say that only the legislature should make treaties.†   (source)
  • When the legislature has supreme power, the legislature can change government's structure.†   (source)
  • But the national legislature may intervene when it feels it is necessary for its safety.†   (source)
  • In a republic, the legislature always has the most power.†   (source)
  • The Constitution declares that the national legislature's power will extend to specific cases.†   (source)
  • If some seem inconvenient, the national legislature will have the authority to make exceptions.†   (source)
  • The legislature often seems to want imperial control over the other branches.†   (source)
  • Impeachment powers give the legislature a check on executive encroachments.†   (source)
  • The best answer is that it is safe for the legislature to decide.†   (source)
  • Executives have been either intimidated or seduced by the legislature that is paying their salary.†   (source)
  • The legislature and executive would have to conspire for a long time.†   (source)
  • County judges may serve in the legislature.†   (source)
  • But the legislature has the power to decide the proper mode of trial.†   (source)
  • Or, occasionally the will of the legislature may be blocked.†   (source)
  • When a house of the legislature must agree, he will be more careful.†   (source)
  • If they didn't agree with the State legislature, they would support the national government.†   (source)
  • The legislature appoints judges, who can be impeached and removed by the legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature should decide when an army is needed.†   (source)
  • "Legislative power" means that the legislature will have the power to make laws.†   (source)
  • The entire State of Connecticut elects the members of one branch of the State legislature.†   (source)
  • However, the legislature cannot lower a judge's pay.†   (source)
  • The provision is useless if the legislature can just ignore it whenever they want to.†   (source)
  • At least one house of each State legislature follows the principle of representation.†   (source)
  • Among other things, the courts keep the legislature within their constitutional limits.†   (source)
  • The people should take precautions against the ambition of the legislature.†   (source)
  • They didn't want to restrain the legislature's discretion.†   (source)
  • Also, in one case, the legislature has the executive power of pardon.†   (source)
  • The legislature could pass a series of resolutions which take away the President's powers.†   (source)
  • In a small legislature, each member shares the praise and blame for laws.†   (source)
  • In Delaware, the legislature elects the chief executive every year.†   (source)
  • An elected municipal legislature will exercise authority over them.†   (source)
  • Impeachment powers are divided between the two houses of the legislature.†   (source)
  • However, I don't know how the national legislature may reason on this subject.†   (source)
  • Agriculture and commerce will also influence the national legislature.†   (source)
  • The legislature will authorize national defense.†   (source)
  • The legislatures can discover the danger in its infancy.†   (source)
  • State legislatures will be the VOICE and, if necessary, the ARM of the people's discontent.†   (source)
  • The Senate will usually be a copy of the majorities in the State legislatures.†   (source)
  • Entire State legislatures can't be influenced by this regulation.†   (source)
  • A federal government vests some supremacy in the united body and some in the local legislatures.†   (source)
  • There are now more than two thousand members of the State legislatures.†   (source)
  • State courts and legislatures would expose the difficulties.†   (source)
  • There is no need to discuss the appointment of senators by the State legislatures.†   (source)
  • If legislatures are unrestrained by a national government, they will not behave fairly.†   (source)
  • Another part can only be completely learned while serving as a legislator.†   (source)
  • And the State legislatures appoint the senators.†   (source)
  • It must not need approval from the State legislatures.†   (source)
  • Congress has made requisitions that the State legislatures have had to fulfill.†   (source)
  • Sinister plots by leaders in a few State legislatures might start a conspiracy.†   (source)
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