Vermont State Government Parent Study guide
- After being read for the time, a bill is sent to committee where members will amend, discuss and make recommendations.
- Read the following statement of purpose for bill H.16. Which committee do you believe it would be sent to? Why ?
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to authorize the fish and wildlife
7 board to authorize additional permits for the taking of deer if the department
8 determines that over browsing by the deer population in a wildlife management
9 may threaten the health or diversity of the composition of tree species in the
10 management area.
It would be sent to the committee on fish, wildlife, and water resources. This committee would be in charge of this bill because it is related to the proper use of wildlife.
- If the governor vetoes a bill, what is the next step for the bill?
If the governor vetoes a bill it is sent back to the house and senate. If the bill passes the chambers with a 2/3 majority the bill becomes law.
- How many groups make up VT’s government? What are the groups?
Three groups make up VT’s government. They are the legislative, executive and judicial branches.
- When can the public testify about a bill?
The public can testify about a bill when it is in committee.
- How does the executive branch have power over the legislative
branch?
The executive branch has power over the legislative branch by having the ability to veto a bill. If a bill is vetoed it is much more difficult to pass.
7. What is a constitution?
A constitution is a plan that explains the rights of the people and how the government is organized.
- What are the two chapters in Vermont State Constitution about?
The two chapters of Vermont’s State Constitution are about the rights of Vermonters and how VT”s government is organized.
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