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Unit 3
1. Presidential Initiative: Presidents are known for the legislative programs they promote. The President's annual State of the Union Message usually identifies problems and calls for specific legislation which a Member of Congress introduces for the President.
2. Interest Groups: Interest groups often define problems they would like Congress to tackle and provide suggestions for legislation. They then seek out a Member of Congress to introduce a bill containing their recommendations..
3. Commissions and Blue Ribbon Commissions: When problems are unclear and solutions difficult, Congress or the President may create a special study group with a wide mix of participants to study the issue and make legislative suggestions. For example, after the attacks of September 11th, the 9/11 Commission brought together a set of widely respected and politically astute individuals to develop legislative suggestions.
4. Other Sources: The ideas for legislation may come from individual citizens, experiences at the state level, or comparisons with other countries.
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