Facts/details learned
1) Idaho has not happy about the Endangered Species Act; they said that it was dangerous to their livelihood.
2) The federal government expected Idaho to protect the wolves even though they knew Idaho was not happy about the act. (A bit ridiculous, if you ask me...)
3) The limit of the blood alcohol level (that one could have while driving) in South Carolina was .1% before.
4) The government stated that all states had to have a limit of BAC at .08% or that state would not receive highway funds.
5) In 2002, South Carolina had a bill that suggested a lowering of the allowed BAC one could have while operating a vehicle.
6) "Deauthority" is giving power to the states. [I'm not sure if I have this right.]
7) Reagan tried to shift welfare authority to the states.
8) Kennedy signed a bill that actually did shift welfare authority to the states.
9) Mississippi did not have as many welfare "success stories" as Michigan.
10) The founding fathers made some parts of the Constitution vague so some certain things could pass through.... [This was mentioned in the beginning somewhere.]
Questions
1) Should there be certain laws for animals? (Eg animal protection laws... having reserves)
2) What was the other state that did not have an alcohol driving standard?
3) Why did South Carolina want a very low BAC?
4) What is an advantage of federal government controlling welfare?
5) Should Mississippi welfare standards be lower? Why aren't there more "success stories" in Mississippi?
6) Did the founding fathers establish an unstable system?
7) Why follow the Constitution if every one is arguing so much over the interpretation of the Constitution?
8) Should governments establish a basic standard for everything?
9) Should a firm separation of power between federal government and state government be made?
10) What are some things that should be controlled only by the federal government?
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