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Need help with this essay topic "What are the major issues in the Legislation process the lawmakers need to follow?"

Keyword(s) :    special interest group lobbying

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Analyzing the issues in the legislation process depends on where the legislation is being written.  Lawmakers in different countries have to follow different processes to create law.  Even within countries, legislators may follow different legislative processes in different states or provinces. 

Generally, a law starts out as an idea.  A lawmaker realizes that there is a problem that needs to be addressed and that can be handled through legislation.  They may realize this on their own through their research, because a lobbying or special interest group come to the lawmakers with the issue, or because another lawmaker brings up the issue.

Once the lawmaker is aware of a potential problem, the next step is to research possible solutions.  These solutions will eventually become the proposed legislation.  Once a lawmaker has solutions in mind, the lawmaker drafts the first version of the law, which is often known as a bill.  The bill is then introduced to a lawmaking body.  Then, the lawmaking body, which may be the full legislature or part of the legislature, discusses the bill.  If there is agreement about the language of the bill, then it may move forwarded for a vote to see if it becomes a law.

If there is disagreement about the bill, then it may be recommended for further research and study.  In many government systems, this is referred to as being moved to committees or subcommittees.  After this additional research, the committee may suggest changes to the bill in order to…

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