4.0: State and Local Legislative Branches by

4.0: State and Local Legislative Branches by https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn en-us 2017-12-09 20:00:48 UTC 2026-03-06 19:06:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Powers of State Legislative Branches nandi_patel https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741075 "State legislatures derive their powers from the state constitution. Legislatures are empowered to pass laws for the state about almost any topic—from crimes to education to business regulation to transportation. Legislatures also check and balance the executive and judicial branches. 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" (Chapter 8 Lesson 1).]]> 2017-12-09 20:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741075 nandi_patel https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741298 American citizens have more influence at the local level than any other level of government. This is because of proximity. For example, it is much easier for someone to participate in school board meetings or county government meeting. ]]> 2017-12-09 20:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741298 Local governments nandi_patel https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741542 For input by the people local government officials can
-visit local coffee houses
-initiate telephone or e-mail surveys
-offer a “listening” booth at the county fair to get input]]> 2017-12-09 20:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741542 nandi_patel https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741687 "Many public and private groups make it their mission to educate people about how to be informed, engaged, and involved in local government. Some are even geared to inspire high school students by giving them real experiences making a difference. " (Chapter 8 Lesson 2).]]> 2017-12-09 20:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741687 nandi_patel https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741837 2017-12-09 20:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741837 nandi_patel https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741883 2017-12-09 20:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nandi_patel/tmld8csjvvrn/wish/214741883