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Social Studies Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Legislative Branch | the lawmaking branch of the government; made up of the Senate and House of Representatives |
| General Assembly | the head legislative group in a US State |
| Ad Hoc Committee | committee created for a special purpose |
| Conference Committee | created when the House and Senate writes differing versions of a bill; committee must compromise to make the bill the same |
| Joint Committee | a committee made up of members of the Senate and House |
| Standing Committee | a permanent committee |
| Bill | a formal statement of a proposed new law under consideration by the legislative branch |
| Tax Revenues | money generated for the state through taxes |
| Non-tax Revenues | money generated for the state through means such as fees, the state lottery, and settlement funds |