Assertion: attorney general's authority | /r/CapableOf | issue formal opinions
Facets:
value: to state agencies
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: Although duties vary among jurisdictions, powers of the attorney general typically include the authority to issue formal opinions, propose legislation, serve as public advocates, handle criminal prosecutions and appeals and enforce laws.
text: While varying from one jurisdiction to the next due to statutory and constitutional mandates, typical powers of the attorneys general include the authority to issue formal opinions to state agencies; act as public advocates in areas such as child support enforcement, consumer protections, antitrust and utility regulation; propose legislation; enforce federal and state environmental laws; represent the state and state agencies before the state and federal courts; handle criminal appeals and serious statewide criminal prosecutions; institute civil suits on behalf of the state; represent the public's interests in charitable trust and solicitations; and operate victim compensation programs.