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Legislation : Yes You can!

Legislation : Yes You can!. Legislation Definition. Legislation is a law or body of laws enacted by a governing body. For our purposes, we do not write “laws”, however, we do have guidelines or “rules” in our constitution that must be followed. Writing Legislation. Four stages:

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Legislation : Yes You can!

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  1. Legislation: Yes You can!

  2. Legislation Definition • Legislation is a law or body of laws enacted by a governing body. • For our purposes, we do not write “laws”, however, we do have guidelines or “rules” in our constitution that must be followed.

  3. Writing Legislation • Four stages: • Thinking stage • Writing stage • Formal stage • Final stage

  4. Thinking Stage • Step #1: • So: What is the project or activity you are suggesting? • Step #2: • Because: Why do you want to do this activity? Try to give as many reasons as possible!

  5. Writing Stage • Step #3: • So: Write down what you want to do. Be as specific as possible without giving it away. • Step #4: • Because: Write down all the reasons for the project or activity. The best reason should be listed last.

  6. Formal Stage • Step #5: • So: The “so” now becomes “therefore, be it resolved”. • Step #6: • Because: The “because” now becomes “whereas”.

  7. Final Stage • Step #7: • Whereas is listed first, with the weakest points at the top and the strongest near the bottom. • Step #8: • Therefore, be it resolved is listed last. This point should be essentially, the “bottom line”.

  8. Practice Time! Use the Legislation How-To Worksheet

  9. The End! You Now Know How To Write Legislation

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