Term:
Daily Order of Business |
Definition:
The items of business and the order in which they are to be considered when a Chamber convenes a floor session. |
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Term:
Debate |
Definition:
Arguments made by legislators, during a committee meeting or session, supporting or opposing an issue. |
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Term:
Delegation, Legislative |
Definition:
A group of legislators who represent parts of the same county or geographical area. |
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Term:
District |
Definition:
The area from which a state senator, representative, or congressman is elected. The boundaries of state legislative and congressional districts are drawn in the decennial process known as apportionment and redistricting. |
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Term:
District Staff |
Definition:
Personnel employed by a legislator to work in his or her district office. |
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Term:
Decorum |
Definition:
Appropriateness of appearance, behavior, or conduct. |
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