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Chapter 2 Lawmaking

“Ours is a country of laws, not men.” John Adams, 1779

Federal Legislature – The US Congress Bicameral 435 Representatives 100 Senators

State Legislatures Most are similar to structure of US Congress Massachusetts is called the General Court Education State taxes Traffic Marriage and divorce Most criminal laws

The 185th General Court

Town Government Town of Norwell

Supremacy Clause Constitution is the supreme law of the land. If state laws contradict the Constitution, the Constitution must be followed

Legislative intent What did the lawmakers want to accomplish?

Tow Zone No Parking Anytime

Baby Safe Haven Law

Fine For Hunting

Courts Trial Courts Appeals or Apellate Courts

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