People
The federal executive
President
The group of state administrators in the executive branch that carry forward and implement child care policy
DCYF
A formal proposal for a law, introduced by a legislator
Bill
The head of the executive branch for a state
Governor
1 of 2 bodies of legislature; representational by population (more people = more reps)
House of Representatives
The rejection of a bill by the president or governor
Veto
Elected official that writes, debates, and votes on bills
Legislator
Committee in the legislature; Is this a good idea?
Policy Committee
A bill that has passed and been signed
Act/Law
Every state gets 2 at the federal level no matter the size of the state
Senator
Committee in the legislature; Can we afford it?
Fiscal Committee
This word refers to something that repeats in a two-year cycle
Bienniel
Like the Vice president but for the state; elected by voters
Lt. Governor
Bonus piunt: Where else can you go to advocate to the legislature?
Olympia; Zoom
Refers to the relationship between someone in the US and the legislators who represent where they live
Constituent