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1 Chapter 2 Lawmaking

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

3 Federal Legislature – The US Congress
Bicameral 435 Representatives 100 Senators

4 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

5 The 185th General Court

6 Town Government Town of Norwell

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

8 Legislative intent What did the lawmakers want to accomplish?

9 Tow Zone No Parking Anytime

10 Baby Safe Haven Law

11 Fine For Hunting

12 Courts Trial Courts Appeals or Apellate Courts

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