Do the town officials simply vote the matter in themselves by majority at a town meeting ? What is the role of the public?
2007-02-10 08:33:49 · 2 answers · asked by Barbara F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The law can be challangedThe public often have the capability to provide input to persuade the council, but the council does not have to change their vote. The final decision is simply the majority of votes in the council present, provided there is a quorum, majority. The law, or ordinance can be challanged and be taken to court. The court can only decide is the law is constitutional. As stupid as it sounds, the court cannot decide if it is a good or bad law, that simply is not their jurisdiction.
2007-02-10 08:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laws in the us are often proposed by the citizens. the citizens have say too. you vote the councis in. you can kick them out.
most locales have public input before voting on issues unless it is an emerg situation. go to www.usa.gov and see civics
2007-02-10 08:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋