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standing committees
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The permanent committees of a legislature that consider bills and conduct hearings and investigations.
stare decisis
Political systems; General
A Latin phrase meaning “stand by past decisions” that is often, but not always, used by judges in deciding cases.
statutory law
Political systems; General
Law enacted by Congress, or by state legislatures of local legislative bodies.
steering committee
Political systems; General
A committee appointing senators to standing committees. Also known as assignment committee.
strategic deterrence
Political systems; General
A policy followed by the United States since the Second World War that assumes that if enough nuclear weapons are deployed by the United States, an enemy would not attack for fear of being destroyed ...
subcommittees
Political systems; General
Small committees formed from the members of a large committee.
subpoena
Political systems; General
A written document issued by a court that orders a person to appear in court or to produce evidence.
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