Presentation and Learning Objectives 

In this module, we examine the second major step in the legislative process at the federal level: approval of legislative directions. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:    

• Know the major phases of legislative policy review and approval at the federal level 
• Understand what the Cabinet Memorandum (CM) is for a legislative proposal
• Identify the key steps in the approval of the CM 
• Understand what drafting instructions are 

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