https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq Shyam Pandya en-us 2018-12-14 22:56:58 UTC 2018-12-14 23:13:14 UTC hello@padlet.com shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314846819 2018-12-14 23:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314846819 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847025 State legislatures derive their powers from the state constitution. ]]> 2018-12-14 23:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847025 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847075 Legislatures are empowered to pass laws for the state about almost any topic—from crimes to education to business regulation to transportation. ]]> 2018-12-14 23:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847075 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847081 Legislatures also check and balance the executive and judicial branches]]> 2018-12-14 23:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847081 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847088 In many states, the legislature confirms some executive appointments, has the power to impeach executive and judicial officials, and oversees the work of state executive agencies and commissions]]> 2018-12-14 23:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847088 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847098 State lawmakers also spend time helping their constituents navigate state bureaucracy, locate resources, or advocate for solutions to their problems]]> 2018-12-14 23:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847098 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847326 Americans have more power and influence at the local level of government than at any other level, and there are many avenues for citizens to participate in the political process.]]> 2018-12-14 23:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847326 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847470 Most local civic groups, neighborhood associations, and citizen advisory groups welcome input and participation from members of the community. In turn, these groups of community members, acting in concert, armed with petitions, and speaking with one voice, can have a big influence.]]> 2018-12-14 23:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847470 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847513 Observe and participate in a local school board meeting or a meeting of the county government]]> 2018-12-14 23:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847513 shyam_pandya https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847666 State and local governments enact laws that specify public policy in many areas, including business regulation, controlling and regulating natural resources, protecting individual rights, and implementing health, education, and public welfare programs. "Public policy is a plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or reach a goal" (McGraw-Hill). Like national legislatures, state and local legislatures can make policy by writing new laws, taking old laws off the books, or changing laws.]]> 2018-12-14 23:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shyam_pandya/t8xh170fp7rq/wish/314847666