Learn about Washington State’s legislative branch and how it functions, and some key differences between the Washington State Legislature and the U.S. Congress.
Discussion questions:
- When does the Washington State Legislature meet? How is this different from the U.S. Congress?
- What are the requirements to be a legislator in WA?
- How may Senators and Representatives make up the WA Legislature?
- What are two primary responsibilities of the WA Legislature? What are some other important responsibilities?
- What is a legislative “biennium”? What is the difference between a “long session” and “short session”?
- What are “special sessions”? Who calls them and how long do they last?
- What is Sine Die?
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