Executive
The Cabinet is made up of people who serve as subject-area experts and advisors to the Youth Governor. Cabinet members may lobby committee members, House Representatives, and Senators for the Youth Governor’s priorities. Cabinet members work with the Youth Governor on his/her package of Bills and may suggest and develop amendments to Bills.
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Judicial
The Supreme Court provides Judicial Review on the Constitutionality of proposed Bills from the current year’s program. The Justices of the Supreme Court, the Governor, and his/her Cabinet develops the list of Bills to be reviewed.
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Legislative
The Legislative Branch is the largest in Youth and Government, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. These two legislative bodies will have Public Hearing, a Committee Work Session, Floor Debate and Vote one the Bills submitted. The parliamentary procedures and processes used by the real Maine Legislature are mirrored as closely as is practical during the Youth and Government Weekend.
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Lobbyist
A lobbyist is defined by Maine law as a person who is compensated to influence legislative or executive branch actions on behalf of another person, business, or organization.
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Media
Media members who to report and record the events of the Youth and Government Weekend. They will create at least 3 newspapers, manage social media, and take photographs and videos throughout the program.
