commission

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

Word Structure

ə = about, suppose; i = him, will; S = ship, sure

10 Letters

3 Syllables: com•mis•sion

3.0 Morphemes: co•miss•ion

7 Phonemes

Vowels: ə, i, ə

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

Explore American Democracy Chapter 4 by Attainment