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CE U6: State Govt

Lawmaking and the Governor

TermDefinition
Lawmaking requires collaboration and compromise
Elected officials write laws to take action and respond to problems/issues
1st step of making a state law A House Delegate or State Senator introduces a bill
2nd step of making a state law work on bill in committees
3rd step of making a state law debate the bill on the floor
4th step of making a state law vote on bill in each house
5th step of making a state law the Governor signs the bill into law
Individuals and interest groups help shape legislation
Ways the executive branch influences policymaking Proposes biennial budget, proposes legislation, approves veto or line-item veto bills
chief of state ceremonial head of government
chief legislator proposer of the legislative agenda
chief executive head of state government executive branch
party chief leader of his/her political party
commander-in-chief leader of state's National Guard
chief citizen representative of all Virginians
cabinet secretaries, agencies, departments, commissions, and regulatory boards provide services, administer/enforce laws, create regulations to monitor aspects of business/economy
Created by: ElliottED
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