The Budgetary Process

Описание: Short Description:
In the State of Washington, the government operates under the system of checks and balances; the three branches of government are co-equal branches of government. The legislature writes the laws, the executive branch implements the laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws. These checks and balances can cause tensions within the government as bills are passed into law. These discussions are often on full display in the talks regarding the budget, which is the way that the government displays its priorities. In this 10 minute mini-documentary, learn about how the legislature and the executive branch work together to pass the budget that funds the services of the state of Washington.

Discussion Questions for the Classroom:
What is the single most important task the legislature must do?
How does the budget demonstrate the legislative priorities?
How many years must the legislature budget for?
How is the state budget different from your home budget?
How many budgets are there in Washington State? What are they? Why does Washington State separate them?
What types of programs are in the Operating Budget?
What tax sources fund the Operating Budget?
What types of programs are in the Capital Budget?
How is the Transportation Budget funded?
How does the legislature decide how much money the State has to spend?
What is the difference between the two forecasts?
How does the State make sure the budget is sustainable?
What are the steps of the budget process?
How is the budgetary process a clear example of checks and balances?
What powers do the chairs of the fiscal committee have?
What is a budget proviso?
Why does the budget bill almost always go to a conference committee?
What powers does the governor have when it reaches their desk?

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