The Smallest Units of Sound That Distinguish Among Words of a Particular

question 169

Short Answer

The smallest units of sound that distinguish among words of a particular language are called __________.

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Definitions:

Federal Bureaucracy

The vast administrative system that handles the day-to-day business of the U.S. federal government, composed of agencies, departments, and employees.

Iron Triangle

A term describing the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy (government agencies), and interest groups.

Interest Groups

Organizations formed to influence public policy and government decisions to benefit members' specific interests.

Legislators

Elected officials who have the authority to make or change laws within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.