Thursday, November 9, 2017

How an Idea Becomes a Law

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:

  1. Learn the steps in how laws are made
  2. Learn how to use the hearings and events website
  3. 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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