Powers of state legislative brances by Brandon Martinez https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz Alex Martinez en-us 2018-03-02 21:37:33 UTC 2026-01-15 17:50:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Powers of the State Legislative Brances brandon_martinez2 https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz/wish/237622413 Introduce matters to create legislation to become law.  

approves state's budget and initiates tax legislation and articles of impeachment

Listen to the community to see what is needed (safety laws) ]]> 2018-03-02 21:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz/wish/237622413 Different ways citizens can participate in local government brandon_martinez2 https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz/wish/237622465 Voting
sign a petition
participate in a political discussion
serve as a juror
run for office
give money to a party or candidate
hold public office. 
attend meetings to gain information]]> 2018-03-02 21:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz/wish/237622465 Role of government in creating public policy brandon_martinez2 https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz/wish/237622519 Public policy is the plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or reach a goal.  

State and local governments enact laws that specify public policy in many areas.  

Voting Laws- states have moved to add more requirements to vote.  Fraud is the main reason cited.  

Environment- Government wants to balance energy needs and environmental safety 

Role of the government is to look at an issue and create a policy that will benefit the majority of the factors. (Consumers, environment, economy) The policies are to protect the majority. ]]> 2018-03-02 21:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_martinez2/oq0avzu3rzoz/wish/237622519