A mechanical system consists of (i) a power source and actuators that generate forces and movement, (ii) a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement, and (iii) a controller with sensors that compares the output to a performance goal and then directs the actuator input.
Committee with a continued existence, formed to do its assigned work on an ongoing basis. Budget and finance committees generally are standing committees. See also ad hoc committee.
*Standing Committees: these are the most important because all bills are referred to a standing committee in Congress. Each committee is an area of specialization that is further divided into subcommittees. These are permanent. <br /> *Joint Committees: These are also permanent. The tasks assigned to them are very diverse. <br /> *House Rules Committee: these are very powerful standing committees in the House. Once a bill has been approved by the appropriate standing committee, it is then sent to this one, which will govern rules on what will happen tot he bill once it is on the floor. <br /><br /><br /> Mainly Standing Committees.