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What does the Second Amendment say?

Some people believe that the Second Amendment protects the rights of individual citizens to possess firearms, meaning that it would be unconstitutional for Congress to restrict this right in any way. However, there is also the states' rights theory, which suggests that this amendment merely restricts Congress from passing any laws that would limit a state's ability to defend itself, i.e. to have an armed militia.\nIn the case of United States v. Miller in 1939, the U.S. Supreme Court basically ruled that the amendment only applied to firearms that have "some reasonable relationship t..

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What type of information is available through the State of Alaska "Home" page?

The various Alaskan state departments that are represented on the Alaskan state "Home" page include Fish and Game, Military and Veterans Affairs and Labor and Workforce Development. The Fish and Game department is responsible for handling and enforcing inquiries and laws pertaining to the state's wildlife, including hunting licensing, wildlife viewing and education and outreach.\nThe Military and Veterans Affairs department oversees administrative services pertaining to the military, as well as the air and army national guard entities. The Labor and Workforce Development department is mai..

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What is a congressional override?

Any bill that Congress passes gets sent to the President for his signature. If the President signs the bill during the 10-day period after it reaches his desk, the bill becomes law. If the President disapproves of the bill, however, he has the option of rejecting it by exercising his veto powers. Once the President issues his veto, Congress has the option of accepting the veto or attempting to override it.\nAlthough Congress has the right to override any veto, this rarely happens. Most bills that a president vetoes never become law. According to the U.S. Senate's official website, less th..

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What are some penalties for credit card fraud?

Credit card fraud, which also includes debit card fraud, is a form of identity theft, notes FindLaw. It occurs when a person illegally uses someone else’s credit card information to make purchases or withdraw money. Credit card fraud laws are generally written in vague enough terms to include a wide variety of fraudulent conduct, but the crime is usually classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.

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What benefits are Cherokee Indians entitled to?

Eligible Cherokee members can also get government funding to build a house. This funding is arranged through the tribe housing authority. Cherokee students may also apply for a number of funding options from the government. These include a scholarship of around $1000 per semester, which is offered as a grant rather than a loan. Preference for this type of funding is given to those who are close to graduation, and around 2,000 students get this funding every year. This represents around 90% of those who apply for the funding.\nIt may also be easier for an appropriately qualified Cherokee tribe ..

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What is the history of Egypt's government?

Modern Egypt began with its independence from Great Britain in 1922, when King Fuad I became the first leader of the country. Egypt became a republic in 1953, when Muhammad Najib was declared Egypt's first president, followed by Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser is known for nationalizing the Suez Canal and rejecting further British control.\nAfter Nasser's death in 1970, Anwar al-Sadat took over the presidency. The completion of the Aswan High Dam and the Israeli peace treaty of 1979 took place under his watch. Sadat was assassinated in 1981 and succeeded by Hosni Mubarak.\nMubarak held on..

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What are some names of nondemocratic countries?

The People's Republic of China is the world's largest communist state. As of 2014, its head of government is Li Keqiang, and its head of state is President Xi Jinping, with Li Yuanchao as vice president. They were elected by the National People's Congress in March 2013 for five-year terms. The National People's Congress also appoints the State Council.\nNorth Korea is both a Communist state and a dictatorship ruled by one man. As of 2014, Kim Jong-un is the head of state.

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What are the poverty guidelines in the US?

The $11,770 number is for a single person residing in the 48 states or in Washington, D.C. A single resident of Hawaii is considered impoverished with an income of $13,550 or less, and the threshold for Alaska is $14,720. In the lower 48 states, $4,160 can be added for each additional member of the household. In Hawaii this amount is $4,780 and in Alaska it is $5,200. These numbers are used by the federal government to determine eligibility in some relief programs.\nAnother measure of poverty in the United States is the census. The Census Bureau uses a different system to measure poverty that ..

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How do you fill out a ballot in Broward County?

In order to go and vote, locate your local polling place. Once you have registered, a voter information card is mailed to you with your precinct and polling locations. On election day, go to your designated polling place and they hand you either a paper ballot or direct you to an electronic voting machine, depending on the location. It is at that point that you have the ability to chose to vote for the candidates you favor in the election in which you are participating.

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Are Puerto Ricans U.S. citizens?

The obligations and rights held by Puerto Ricans are not quite the same as other citizens of the United States. Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth and doesn't have voting representation in either house of Congress. Its residents cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections while residing on the island, but if they move to one of the 50 states, they can. Puerto Rican men register for the U.S. military draft when they turn 18 years old.

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