if a majority of the memebers of the legislature were unhappy with the work of the agency Parks and Wildlife eithere because they believed that agency was operation inefficiently or because they disagreed with its policy actions whtat steps if any could the legislature take to assert control?
120900
The agency gets its power by a delegation of authority from the legislature.  If the legislature doesn't agree with the rules being adopted or the policing of those rules they can strip the authority with additional legislation.  They can even disband the agency if they want to.  It's a game of hard ball though, and not easily carried out.
97325
it has to pass 2/3 of the law makers or it dosent work.
98624
I don't think the majority of legal citizens trust or believe anything the Federal Government says or does they are our enemy! NO DOUBT! They need to be toppled ousted removed fired etc.
250403
I doubt it.    A very good read is James A. Micheners' "Alaska"\n\nThe parallel is this..  business interests do not want the regulation that would necessarily come with statehood.. State regulations, adherence to Federal regulations.. the list is very long.  In the case of Alaska, people and natural resources were exploited heavily. \n\n I think PR may be in the same scenario
228620
ALL politicians believe they are above the law.\nWE, THE VOTERS,  NEED TO FIRE THEM. HAVE IMPEACHMENTS AND RECALL ELECTIONS.
676304
Expectations lead to misery.  When a government is fearful in any way of loss of power, that government will exercise restrictive tactics as long as it can get away with doing it.  Take for example the fiasco in the USA about monitoring private telephone usage.\n\nIt is up to the people to hold government officials to function in the best interests of the people.  Sometimes it takes outrage to tumble an over-reaching, oppressive government.\n\nSometimes officials think they are doing best for the people, when it fact they are doing what is best for themselves and forgetting about how it affects people.
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But if the people don't even know about an issue, how can they have an informed opinion about the bill?  The actions of congress are online, and you can keep up with them, and email your opinion to your representative at any time of day.\n\nWho would propose laws in your scheme, without representatives?  All 298,444,215 of us?  That could lead to a lot of votes.\n\nDo I think our countries laws should be decided as snap-decisions by inattentive members of the public - like American idol? NO
247608
I doubt it. As long as there are people who are trying to live the laws and be concientious about choosing people to represent them as they see fit, I don't think that a totalatarian government would be able to take over. If everyone were to become apathetic and not care, then it might be possible, but I don't see that happening. The beauty of the US government is that each person has the right to express their own opinions and can be totally within their rights. We can't be thrown into jail for our beliefs.
340351
Good question. I didn't read the whole opinion (my insomnia isn't THAT bad) . But I read enough to know what the decision was. It was that FL should obey it's own laws. What a radical concept! No wonder people were outraged!
533752
God only knows. They failed to act in the way, in the fashion that got them a majority in congress in the first place.\n\nFiscal responsibility? Pffffft! Out the window!\nReform social security? Pffffft! Out the window!\nEtc.\n\nIt was not their conservative-ness that got them fired by the people - it was their failure to be conservative, their failure to have and follow a cohesive conservative plan.\n\nAfter all, as was demonstrated, if the people wanted squishy big-government, drunken-sailor spending and socialism, they'll vote Democrat.
675969
When it comes to property, it should be handled by the local or state government, not the federal.  The only time federal would be involved is in the issue regarding a national monument or park.  I'm not sure how that process works, but I would imagine most of the blame should be pointed at the local level.
523125
Lobby to make it  against the law with very harsh penalties.  That would make them stop.
585404
It would be more about policy and less of a popularity contest. Decisions would become less political and more about getting the job done.\n\nUnfortunately it would still leave the agenda of securing another term in power; this is one of the main factors influencing government today. Read in my answer to your other Q about my thoughts on solving this.\n\nBetter yet, why not put desicions to vote on Y!A?
583412
no the people the citizens elect are. people change so its not the citizens fault for not knowing if someone elected would go coorrupt or not be able to handel the job
506154
The States should definitely have more say in their own affairs. For the most part, they do, but the Feds always threaten to cut funding to the States that don't pass certain legislation. One recent example being the speed limit in Montana. Until this year, there was no speed limit in that State, but they caved in to the Feds to hold on to funding.\n\nThe Federal government should only exist to protect its citizens, act as our representative to the rest of the world, and help maintain national infrastructure. Everything else should be left to each State to provide.
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That sounds like a homework assignement to me.\nThink about it! If people could not assemble together peaceably, how could ideas be shared? How could collective action take place?\nIf people could not associate in groups, would governmental officials (such as legislators and the executive) be able to easily identify the issues concerning citizens? Would they be able to protest goverment action and make others aware of contrarian government action?\n\nWhat would a democracy be if the government could not hear peoples' voices together, but only individually.\n\nIf you simply think about this, I think you could come up with a reasonable answer.
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I think here in Michigan the biggest issue is whether we are going to allow a person to buy the office of Governor. I think restoring checks and balance to the federal government is also important. Dove hunting has become an issue as well as equal rights.