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What School House Rock Didn't Teach Us
The public education system and mass media have covered the constitutional basics of the legislative process for decades. But they rarely delve into the legislature’s long-standing political power structure and internal rules that profoundly shape the lawmaking process. Take our five question quiz to see if you’re a layman or a wonk when it comes to Alaska’s legislative process, then read on for an explanation on each point.
1. Legislators are required to hold all meetings in public.
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True
False
2. The legislature and its committees are required to give advance public notice of official meetings.
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True
False
3. Each representative has equal power, and each senator has equal power.
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True
False
4. The House and Senate use floor sessions to vote bills up or down.
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True
False
5. Legislators can trade votes with each other on separate pieces of legislation.
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True
False
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