GOVT-210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Think Tank, Epicenter, Grassroots Lobbying
13 May 2020
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Separation of powers- three co-equal branches of govt. Often results in divided govt either among the diff branches or within a single branch (house vs. senate) Powers not assigned directly to fed govt are left to the states. Committees have primary role in bill writing. The epicenter of policymaking in washington is the wh, not congress. The courts always say the last word in policymaking and their constitutionality. All judges are nominated by the pres and confirmed by the senate a serve lifetime appointments. Policy making functions of the judicial branch. Policy making reactive v. proactive- the case has to be brought to the court. Review acts of congress to determine if consistent with. Review acts of exec branch to determine if consistent with constitution and/or statute. Decisions based on law and precedent (prior court decisions) Final word on whether a law or exec action will stand- marbury v. Ability to shape dialogue/society for generations - brown v. board,
