THE ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES IN THE POLICY-DEFENSE

Abstract

This research examines the role played by the Defense Committee at the Chilean House of Deputies in regards to the decision making process known Policy Mak-ing Process (PMP). In this context, the study is based on the assumption that the Committee has more attributions than producing legislation, budget approving and similar bills, but also other key political activiti es. These other issues are related to supervising government’s decisions in the Defense sector, as well as a direct relationship with each branch of the Armed Forces, being considered the possibility of direct in uence of each Congressman in each of the service.