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Identify a law that should not exist
Minimum parking requirements
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No parking in the east side of Main Street between 9
Local law, because local laws regulate the parking rules.
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All people between the ages 6 and 16 must attend school.
State Law, because it is a law that has an involvement in education.
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Example (state, local, federal)
Federal Law. All persons traveling on interstate airplanes are subjects to search before entering the airplane departure area. Because it involved homeland security and national safety.
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A state law requires that a prayer be said each day in public schools. A federal court rules the law violates a First Amendment clause that prohibits the government from establishing a religion.
Judicial review, federalism, separation of powers.
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A state government passes a law legalizing recreational and medicinal marijuana use despite a federal statute that limits it as an illegal drug. The Federal Drug Enforcement agency seizes drugs from a citizen in this state and prosecutes the person in federal court.
Federalism, separation of powers.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that flag burning is a protected form of free speech under the First Amendment. In response to their constituents’ wishes, senators and representatives from several states propose an amendment to the Constitution making it illegal to burn the flag.
Judicial review, separation of powers, check and balances.
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The US Congress passes a law requiring that Supreme Court sessions be televised.
Checks and balances, separation of powers
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Identify a problem by which need a law
Ban machine guns from the public.
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Why should people vote. 5 reasons
* Elections have consequences, every vote matters.
* Its your right. Not voting giving up your voice.
* Through the taxes a lot of money is involved in voting, so its your money.
* Voting is an opportunity to change.
* The community depends on you, make the decision to vote to be a voice for yourself and those around you.
* Its your right. Not voting giving up your voice.
* Through the taxes a lot of money is involved in voting, so its your money.
* Voting is an opportunity to change.
* The community depends on you, make the decision to vote to be a voice for yourself and those around you.
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Why people don’t vote
* Many Americans want to vote but can’t.
* Age, gender, education, race can impact whether a person votes.
* Election day is held on Tuesdays.
* Voters who don’t feel candidates represent their views might choose to not to participate.
* Citizens are less likely to participate if they don't think that their ballot matters.
* Age, gender, education, race can impact whether a person votes.
* Election day is held on Tuesdays.
* Voters who don’t feel candidates represent their views might choose to not to participate.
* Citizens are less likely to participate if they don't think that their ballot matters.
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The US Congress passes a law requiring that Supreme Court sessions be televised.
Checks and balances, separation of powers.