What are the powers and organization of State legislators elected to public office?

State Legisl ators are a deliberative body of persons, usually elected, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state; the branch of government having the power to make laws, as distinguished from the executive and judicial branches of government. They also have the power to set up state governments - conduct elections - set up public school systems - oversee business regulations in the state - also traffic laws and laws that protect public health and ... Typical lawmaker has studied political science, law or public administration and has spent time in government service before running for office.