biennial--occurs every two years.
speaker of the house--controls legislation and decides who may speak on the legislative floor.
checks and balances--Keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
House of Representatives--usually has about 100 members in most states.
liberal--tend to favor more government.
state archives--place where state documents are kept.
attorney general--a state's lawyer.
conservative--supports less government and balanced budgets.
bicameral--legislature with two houses.
govenor--controls the state police.