Congress
noun
A group of people who make laws in a country.
The U.S. Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Often appears as...
- congress member
- congress meeting
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Formal
noun
A formal meeting where delegates discuss about issues.
We're attending a congress of technology experts in San Francisco next week.
Often appears as...
- congress delegation
- congress session
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Formal
noun
A group of people who represent a larger group and speak, make decisions, or take action on their behalf.
The students' congress made a decision to boycott the classes.
Often appears as...
- congress representative
- student congress
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Formal
noun
A group of people who make laws in a country.
The U.S. Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Often appears as...
- congress member
- congress meeting
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A formal meeting where delegates discuss about issues.
We're attending a congress of technology experts in San Francisco next week.
Often appears as...
- congress delegation
- congress session
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A group of people who represent a larger group and speak, make decisions, or take action on their behalf.
The students' congress made a decision to boycott the classes.
Often appears as...
- congress representative
- student congress
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Government Context
Used specifically to refer to formal legislative bodies in a government setting.
Congress passed a new environmental law.
Pro Tip 2/3Capitalized Usage
Always capitalized when referring to a specific governmental body, such as the 'U.S. Congress'.
She dreams of being elected to Congress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Synonym
'Congress' and 'Senate' are not interchangeable; the Senate is part of Congress.
He was confused about the difference between the Senate and Congress.
Pro Tip 1/3Government Context
Used specifically to refer to formal legislative bodies in a government setting.
Congress passed a new environmental law.
Pro Tip 2/3Capitalized Usage
Always capitalized when referring to a specific governmental body, such as the 'U.S. Congress'.
She dreams of being elected to Congress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Synonym
'Congress' and 'Senate' are not interchangeable; the Senate is part of Congress.
He was confused about the difference between the Senate and Congress.
Pro Tip 1/3Government Context
Used specifically to refer to formal legislative bodies in a government setting.
Congress passed a new environmental law.
Pro Tip 2/3Capitalized Usage
Always capitalized when referring to a specific governmental body, such as the 'U.S. Congress'.
She dreams of being elected to Congress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Synonym
'Congress' and 'Senate' are not interchangeable; the Senate is part of Congress.
He was confused about the difference between the Senate and Congress.
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3 ways to spot a bad...
We're living in a world of alternative facts, where people don't find statistics this kind of common ground, this starting point for debate. This is a problem. There are actually moves in the US right now to get rid of some government statistics altogether. Right now there's a bill in congress about measuring racial inequality.
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How does the Nobel Peace...
Disarmament, peace congresses, and brotherhood between nations. These standards have since been expanded to include other ways of promoting peace, such as human rights and negotiations. And the prize doesn't just have to go to one person. About a third of Noble Peace Prizes have been shared
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Why the Electoral...
and even if they were informed direct popular election that will just mean the big states are going to elect the president others said let the state legislatures pick the president wilson wanted at all costs to keep that selection out of the hands of congress out of the hands of the states
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A Brief History of Grand...
It was the deadliest aviation disaster of the time, and motivated congress to regulate the then largely uncontrolled skies. The 21st century has brought its own set of challenges. Helicopter tours have increased so much, that a part of the canyon has been nicknamed helicopter alley.
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Why is the US...
limiting congressional terms, or even repealing the Second Amendment. While many enjoy strong support, their likelihood of passing is slim. Americans today are the most politically polarized since the Civil War, making it nearly impossible to reach a broad consensus.
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What coronavirus means...
And you know, I can rattle off all that is, what a job that is, and so on. And so, when you have congresses and presidents and they start to say, who will we help, and how will that be, and what will that mean, it gets down to real practical questions.
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Courtney Martin:...
based on their failure to meet their very lofty goals. Many of them are working in deeply intractable systems -- the military, congress, the education system, etc. But what they managed to do within those systems was be a humanizing force.
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Bill Gates: COVID-19 has...
creating the capacity and the aid money to buy those vaccines now i'm hopeful you know the congress historically has been great on global health uh you know very generous on things like malaria uh and so the fact it's been overlooked
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Richard Ledgett: The NSA...
and been happy to address them. He had the option to go to congressional committees, and there are mechanisms to do that that are in place, and so he didn't do any of those things. Now, you had said that
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Brazil’s indigenous...
do you want to do for his people and for the future and the we changed the law for the first time indigenous people are into the congress to fight for that day
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3 ways to spot a bad...
We're living in a world of alternative facts, where people don't find statistics this kind of common ground, this starting point for debate. This is a problem. There are actually moves in the US right now to get rid of some government statistics altogether. Right now there's a bill in congress about measuring racial inequality.
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
Disarmament, peace congresses, and brotherhood between nations. These standards have since been expanded to include other ways of promoting peace, such as human rights and negotiations. And the prize doesn't just have to go to one person. About a third of Noble Peace Prizes have been shared
Video examples
Why the Electoral...
and even if they were informed direct popular election that will just mean the big states are going to elect the president others said let the state legislatures pick the president wilson wanted at all costs to keep that selection out of the hands of congress out of the hands of the states
Video examples
A Brief History of Grand...
It was the deadliest aviation disaster of the time, and motivated congress to regulate the then largely uncontrolled skies. The 21st century has brought its own set of challenges. Helicopter tours have increased so much, that a part of the canyon has been nicknamed helicopter alley.
Video examples
Why is the US...
limiting congressional terms, or even repealing the Second Amendment. While many enjoy strong support, their likelihood of passing is slim. Americans today are the most politically polarized since the Civil War, making it nearly impossible to reach a broad consensus.
Video examples
What coronavirus means...
And you know, I can rattle off all that is, what a job that is, and so on. And so, when you have congresses and presidents and they start to say, who will we help, and how will that be, and what will that mean, it gets down to real practical questions.
Video examples
Courtney Martin:...
based on their failure to meet their very lofty goals. Many of them are working in deeply intractable systems -- the military, congress, the education system, etc. But what they managed to do within those systems was be a humanizing force.
Video examples
Bill Gates: COVID-19 has...
creating the capacity and the aid money to buy those vaccines now i'm hopeful you know the congress historically has been great on global health uh you know very generous on things like malaria uh and so the fact it's been overlooked
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Richard Ledgett: The NSA...
and been happy to address them. He had the option to go to congressional committees, and there are mechanisms to do that that are in place, and so he didn't do any of those things. Now, you had said that
Video examples
Brazil’s indigenous...
do you want to do for his people and for the future and the we changed the law for the first time indigenous people are into the congress to fight for that day
Example 1 of 10
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L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
American Author
I've often said that there's no one thing that I do or have done that is particularly unique. There have been a lot of other authors who were in the military. There have been a few others who were pilots. There have certainly been a lot of other people who were in politics or served congressional staffs.
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Richard Wilbur
American Poet
It is true that the poet does not directly address his neighbors; but he does address a great congress of persons who dwell at the back of his mind, a congress of all those who have taught him and whom he has admired; they constitute his ideal audience and his better self.
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Peter Diamandis
American Businessman
Large companies and government agencies have a lot to protect and therefore are not willing to take big risks. A large company taking a risk can threaten its stock price. A government agency taking a risk can threaten congressional investigation.
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George Washington
American President
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
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Fredrik Bajer
Danish Writer
The aspect of congresses and such meetings generally to which I attach the greatest importance is the discussion. That is why people assemble: to hear different opinions, rather than to pass resolutions.
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Jared Polis
American Politician
The life of a congressional spouse is harder than the life of the member. They do all the work and get none of the recognition.
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Will Rogers
American Actor
If I studied all my life, I couldn't think up half the number of funny things passed in one session of congress.
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Ryan Zinke
American Politician
Congress has the constitutional responsibility to control the power of the 'purse'.
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Suzan DelBene
American Politician
Congress should... at least keep pace with technological advances.
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Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
Congress must demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
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L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
American Author
I've often said that there's no one thing that I do or have done that is particularly unique. There have been a lot of other authors who were in the military. There have been a few others who were pilots. There have certainly been a lot of other people who were in politics or served congressional staffs.
Quote examples
Richard Wilbur
American Poet
It is true that the poet does not directly address his neighbors; but he does address a great congress of persons who dwell at the back of his mind, a congress of all those who have taught him and whom he has admired; they constitute his ideal audience and his better self.
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Peter Diamandis
American Businessman
Large companies and government agencies have a lot to protect and therefore are not willing to take big risks. A large company taking a risk can threaten its stock price. A government agency taking a risk can threaten congressional investigation.
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George Washington
American President
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
Quote examples
Fredrik Bajer
Danish Writer
The aspect of congresses and such meetings generally to which I attach the greatest importance is the discussion. That is why people assemble: to hear different opinions, rather than to pass resolutions.
Quote examples
Jared Polis
American Politician
The life of a congressional spouse is harder than the life of the member. They do all the work and get none of the recognition.
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Will Rogers
American Actor
If I studied all my life, I couldn't think up half the number of funny things passed in one session of congress.
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Ryan Zinke
American Politician
Congress has the constitutional responsibility to control the power of the 'purse'.
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Suzan DelBene
American Politician
Congress should... at least keep pace with technological advances.
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Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
Congress must demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
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