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The Role of Legislators - Globe International
This section outlines the various roles that legislators must play to ensure that the real value of natural capital and ecosystem services is integrated into government policy making.
http://globelegislators.org/the-globe-natural-capital-action-plan/the-role-of-legislators
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What Is The Main Duty Of The Legislative Branch? - Ask
The primary duty of the legislative branch of government is to introduce, review and pass legislation. The legislative branch of the government is the only branch of the government that can pass new laws.
http://www.ask.com/government-politics/main-duty-legislative-branch-97cb260c5b9c492
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Job Duties of a Legislative Aide - Chron
Legislative aides work in the political arena. Although some are employed by organizations that work to influence legislation, many work for members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
http://work.chron.com/job-duties-legislative-aide-14108.html
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Legislature - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A legislature is the law-making body of a political unit, usually a national government, that has power to amend and repeal public policy. Laws enacted by legislatures are known as legislation. Legislatures observe and steer governing actions and usually have exclusive authority to amend the budget or budgets involved in the process.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislature
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Roles and Responsibilities of Selected Leadership Positions
The roles and responsibilities of legislative leaders vary considerably among the states. Listed below are brief synopses of the duties typically associated with selected leadership positions.
http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/legislative-leaders/roles-and-responsibilities-of-selected-leadership-positions.aspx
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Separation of Powers - Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Understanding the balance and relationships among legislative and other governmental functions is important to accomplishing objectives.
http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/separation-of-powers.aspx
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Study - Legislative Branch of Government
Information about the legislative branch of government from Study.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/legislative-branch-of-government-definition-power-function.html
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Duties and Responsibilities of the Office of Legislative Legal Services
The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the bills, resolutions, and memorials introduced in the General Assembly. Under Joint Rule 21 (d) of the Senate and House of Representatives, no bill may be introduced in either house unless first approved as to form by the Office of Legislative Legal Services. In addition, most amendments and all conference committee reports are prepared by the Office of Legislative Legal Services.
http://tornado.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/duties_and_responsibilities.htm
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The Legislative Branch - White House
Article I of the U.S. Constitution establishes a Legislative Branch with a House and Senate. Check out their duties.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/legislative-branch
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Congress for Kids: The Three Branches of Government
Using appealing, full-color illustrations, and engaging activities, Congress for Kids will extend your learning in the basics about the American federal government, elections, and citizenship.
http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_threebranches.htm
