What permanent group that considered bills on specific topics called?

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

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i also see that they are way better humans.

answer is b.

  it is always the best policy to have good communication and good relations between individuals and, specially, between leaders of the countries. for this purpose, among others, there is a common place, the united nations, where the representants can present his and learn about the other country's policies.