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Congress
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(in some countries) the group of people who have been elected to make laws, which in the US it consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate
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a formal meeting of representatives from various regions within a country to discuss and make decisions on national issues
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a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
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the social act of assembling for some common purpose
Voorbeeld
The president addressed congress during the annual State of the Nation speech.
The congress debated the proposed amendments to the constitution late into the night.
The opposition in congress strongly criticized the government's economic policies.
Members of congress voted unanimously to pass the new healthcare reform bill.
Legislative bodies, such as parliaments or congresses, consist of elected representatives who draft and vote on legislation.
