The Federal Government: Legislative Branch Flashcards

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Standing Committee

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A committee permanently established by the House or Senate

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Census

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An official counting of a population

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Decorum

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Orderliness, polite behavior, and good taste in conduct

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Task Force

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A committee that investigates and recommends legislation on a specific issue, such as education

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Precedent

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An act or decision that serves as an example or model in the future

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Bureaucracies

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Organizations designed to handle complex tasks efficiently

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