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legislatures
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a group of elected officials responsible for making and changing laws in a government or state
- The legislature passed new laws to protect the environment.
- Each state has its own legislature that makes local laws.
- The proposed bill is being discussed by the national legislature.
- The legislature meets twice a year to decide on the country's budget and other important issues.
- The governor can reject laws passed by the legislature if they are not in the state's best interest.