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The point in a planet's orbit in which it is closest to earth. When viewing a planet it will appear on the opposite side of the sky as the sun. Two bodies are in opposition when ...

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Government; American government

General elections for US Congress and state-level gubernatorial positions that are traditionally held halfway through the President's term (hence the "midterm").

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Government; American government

Freedom of people to gather together in public.

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Government; American government

Informal term for a period of delay required by rule. For example, when a bill or other measure is reported from committee, it may be considered on the floor only after it "lies ...

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Government; American government

A "day" that starts when the Senate meets after an adjournment and ends when the Senate next adjourns. Hence, a legislative day may extend over several calendar days or even weeks ...

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Government; American government

Senate Rule XXVI requires that all committees designate at least one day a month on which it will meet to transact business. Additional meetings may be called by the chairman or ...

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Government; American government

A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, ...