Match the words with their definitions.
1.
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legislative
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A.
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distribute
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2.
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bill
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B.
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present
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3.
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circulate
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C.
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official
consent or approval
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4.
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policy
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D.
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a draft of
a proposed law
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5.
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put
forward
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E.
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of
legislation (the process of making laws) or legislature
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6.
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Debate
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F.
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a revision
or improvement in a legal document
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7.
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amendment
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G.
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a course
of action adopted by a government or party
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8.
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assent
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H.
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discuss
formally in a legislative assembly
1-e 2-d 3-a 4-g 5-b 6-h 7-f 8-c
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Task 2:
For each
verb, write the corresponding noun. Use a dictionary to check your answers.
Then, complete the sentences using the correct forms of words from the list.
VERB
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NOUN
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VERB
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NOUN
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legislate
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_legislation
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approve
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_approval
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circulate
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_circulation
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draft
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_draft
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amend
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_amendment
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recommend
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_recommendation
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debate
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_deputation
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proclaim
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_proclamation
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1.
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A local government has the power to
_legislate_ matters related to public spaces and parking in a town or city.
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2.
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The Canadian Constitution has many
constitutional acts and _amendments__.
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3.
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The first _draft_ of a bill is
prepared by the appropriate cabinet committee.
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4.
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A bill needs the _approval_
of the House of Commons to be sent to the Senate.
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5.
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Parliamentary _debate_ is an
important part of the legislative process.
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6.
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Sometimes, a new law
comes into force when it is _proclaimed_ by the governor general.
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