議

Computing

video conference

parliamentarism

dissolution of the lower house of parliament

private member's bill; legislation introduced by a Diet member

state or provincial election

US Congress

secretariat councillor; assistant vice-minister; deputy director-general

town councillor; town council member

Organization name

Council for Cultural Affairs

Organization name

National Commission on Educational Reform; National Commission on Education Reform; National Congress for Educational Reform; National Council on Educational Reform

to lose a seat (in an election)

domestic dispute; family trouble

Senate

Legislative Council (deliberative council of the Ministry of Justice)

state legislator; member of state parliament; member of a provincial assembly

ward assemblyman

Organization name

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Council of Nicaea

parliamentary privilege

deputy foreign minister

policy deliberation

speaker and deputy speaker; chair and vice-chair; president and vice-president (of the senate, council, etc.)

compulsory adherence to a party decision; restrictions on party debate

Computing

video conferencing system