legislative hearings
[ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv ˈhɪrɪŋz]
nounpl: legislative hearings
audiências legislativas
1. Official proceedings held by a legislative body or committee in which evidence, testimony, and arguments are heard regarding proposed legislation, policy matters, or investigative inquiries
The Senate held legislative hearings on the proposed environmental protection bill.
O Senado realizou audiências legislativas sobre o projeto de lei de proteção ambiental proposto.
2. Public sessions where lawmakers examine witnesses and experts to gather information before voting on legislation
Legislative hearings allowed citizens to voice their concerns about the healthcare reform.
As audiências legislativas permitiram que os cidadãos expressassem suas preocupações sobre a reforma da saúde.
Legislative hearings are fundamental to democratic governance in both the United States and Brazil, serving as mechanisms for transparency and public participation. In the U.S., they are often televised and highly publicized, especially at the federal level. In Brazil, legislative hearings occur in the Câmara dos Deputados and Senado Federal and have become increasingly transparent since the democratization in 1985. These proceedings are viewed as important checks on executive power and opportunities for civil society engagement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the record at legislative hearings
testify before legislative hearings
call for legislative hearings
hold legislative hearings
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