Legislator
Legislator
Legislator (/lɛdʒɪsleɪtər/), derived from the Latin word legis lator, meaning "proposer of a law". A legislator is a person who writes and passes laws, especially someone who is a member of a legislature. Legislators are usually politicians and are often elected by the public.
Roles and Duties
A legislator's primary duty is to represent their constituents in the legislative process. This includes proposing, amending, and voting on legislation. They also serve on committees, conduct oversight of government agencies, and represent their constituents' interests and concerns.
Types of Legislators
There are different types of legislators depending on the level of government. These include:
- Member of Parliament (MP)
- Senator
- Congressperson
- Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
- Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP)
- State Legislator
Related Terms
Etymology
The term legislator comes from the Latin legis lator, which means "proposer of a law". Legis is the genitive form of lex, which means "law", and lator is a noun form of the verb fero, which means "to propose".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Legislator
- Wikipedia's article - Legislator
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