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What are the group of representatives called?

A group of lawmakers is called the legislature. In America, it's the U.S. Congress. Each state also has a lawmaking body.


Who in the city government merges executive and legislative functions?

mayor-council


Who runs the state government?

its a 3 branch government and they run by a balance and check system. The Legislative branch or congress, House of Representatives, and Senate. Executive is the President and Vice president. Finally the Judical branch supreme court. They run the government. Also they all check each other to make sure they are doing there job also it is balanced so no one can overrpower the other. So the legislative makes laws. The Exective branch makes sure laws are being followed and can also veto laws. The judicial branch argues about meanings of laws, how they are applied, and if they are unconstiutional.


Which branch of local government is responsible for adopting an annual budget?

The branch of local government responsible for adopting an annual budget is typically the legislative branch, which may be referred to as the city council, town council, or board of supervisors, depending on the jurisdiction. This body reviews, amends, and ultimately approves the proposed budget presented by the executive branch, usually led by a mayor or county executive. The budget outlines the allocation of funds for various local government services and programs for the upcoming fiscal year.


Which of these describes the city commission model of government?

The executive and legislative branches are blended into one unit.

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What is group of lawmakers?

A city council is the legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area. Legislative Branch of Federal Government


What is the national legislative branch called?

The Legislative branch at the local level is commonly known as the city council. This is deemed to be a branch of the House of Representatives.


What is the legislative branch at the local level called?

The Legislative branch at the local level is commonly known as the city council. This is deemed to be a branch of the House of Representatives.


What are the branches of government for a city?

A city usually has just two branches of government: an executive branch and a legislative branch. A judiciary branch is also present, however, it encompasses more than one city usually.


Which government branch does not elect members?

THE GOVERNMENT BRANCH LEGISLATIVE,EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL DOESN'T VOTE AT ALL. THE PEOPLE LIVING THERE IN THE CITY WILL VOTE FOR THEM.


What is legislative enactment by a city government called?

Ordinances


Which branch of government is generally considered to be the most democratic and closest to the people?

The government is made up of three branches; executive, legislative and judiciary. The legislative branch is closes to the people because they have the house of representatives, which is made up of representatives for different groups of the people.


What is the branch for city council?

It's the Legislative branch.


What branch is the city judges in?

legislative


Which branch of the US government creates laws?

If you are talking United States governance, the Legislative Branch creates law. US Federal Law is created by Congress, which is both the House of Representatives and the Senate taken together. State Law is created by the individual State legislatures. Cities have city councils (some use different names) that do the same thing. Each have the basic 'branches' of executive, legislative, and judicial but they are called different things at each level.


What do they call a group of officials who make rules or laws?

politicansImproved Answer: Depending on the level of government they could be: The US Congress - the State Legislature - The County Council - the city/town Council. All would be representative examples of the Legislative Branch of government


Which branch of government is the city council?

Well, honey, the city council is part of the legislative branch of local government. They're the ones who make the laws and policies for the city, like a mini Congress but with less drama (usually). So yeah, they're the ones you gotta sweet talk if you want that new stop sign on your street.