commission

A form of local government in which elected members serve both legislative and executive powers

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

A commission is a form of local government.

The planning commission debated the permit.

Texas has a commission to review judges.

Semantic Relatives

Committee

Elected

Executive Branch

Group

Legislative Branch

Local Government

Textbook

Part of Read American Democracy by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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