SUBJECT: Civics. History or Government
TITLE: How Citizens Can Influence What Laws Are Passed
(This lesson gives students a chance to use what they learned about government)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MATERIALS
Reference:
THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SENATE | STATE HOUSE • ROOM 335 | 617-722-1276
How an Idea Becomes a Law
Below is an explanation of how an idea becomes a law in Massachusetts.
Step 1: Proposal
Step 2: Petition is filed
Step 3: Hearing is Held and Testimony Heard
The committee holds a public hearing and hears testimony regarding the petition from the public, government officials and office holders. After the hearing is held, the committee issues a report recommending whether the petition “ought to pass”, “ought not to pass”, be subject to further study or discharged to another committee.
Reference:
Hearings and Events https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/
TITLE: How Citizens Can Influence What Laws Are Passed
(This lesson gives students a chance to use what they learned about government)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Learn the steps in how laws are made
- Learn how to use the hearings and events website
- Learn how to find my legislator
MATERIALS
Reference:
THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SENATE | STATE HOUSE • ROOM 335 | 617-722-1276
How an Idea Becomes a Law
Below is an explanation of how an idea becomes a law in Massachusetts.
Step 1: Proposal
Step 2: Petition is filed
Step 3: Hearing is Held and Testimony Heard
The committee holds a public hearing and hears testimony regarding the petition from the public, government officials and office holders. After the hearing is held, the committee issues a report recommending whether the petition “ought to pass”, “ought not to pass”, be subject to further study or discharged to another committee.
Reference:
Hearings and Events https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/
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