QUESTION 9 What is the correct definition of the legal phrase, legislative history? O A. An order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case which it will hear on appeal. The background documents generated during the passage of a bill through the legislative process. Examples are committee . hearings and reports. The making or giving of laws, especially the exercise of power and function of making rules that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by a legislature. The ends sought to be achieved by a legislature in an enactment. Courts often look to legislative intent for guidance in Interpreting and applying a statute. An order issued that states that further proceedings or other official acts be stopped (usually issued from a higher to a lower court) , OD OE