bipartisan committee
[baɪˈpɑːrtɪzən kəˈmɪti]
nounpl: bipartisan committees
comissão bipartidária
1. A committee composed of members from two opposing political parties, typically established to address a specific issue with cooperation across party lines
The bipartisan committee was formed to investigate the scandal and recommend reforms.
A comissão bipartidária foi formada para investigar o escândalo e recomendar reformas.
2. A legislative or governmental body with equal or balanced representation from two major political parties
The bipartisan committee on healthcare included senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
A comissão bipartidária sobre saúde incluía senadores de ambos os partidos Democrata e Republicano.
In the United States, bipartisan committees are considered essential for addressing major national issues and are often seen as a sign of political maturity and cooperation. In Brazil, such committees are also valued but may be less formally structured. The concept reflects an ideal of democratic governance where opposing parties collaborate for the common good, though success varies depending on the political climate.
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