Constitutional Connection:
"The Judicial branch is one of the three co-equal branches of government. The Legislative Branch enacts laws, the Executive Branch enforces laws, and the Judicial Branch interprets and applies laws in specific cases"- www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/courts/meck/disk01/glossary.html
Explanation of Connection:
In the video, a new law was passed regarding cell phone use while driving. The judicial branch applied this law in this specific case because the Branch felt it would reduce accidents. Text messages cannot be read nor sent while behind the wheel. Not to mention, calls cannot be answered nor can be made.
I feel that that this law was legit. If I were the President, I would also pass this law. Many lives have been taken because of car accidents and many of the deaths were due to people being on the telephone while driving. I feel that people should receive a fine/ticket if caught using a cell phone while driving. It is VERY dangerous and almost worst then drinking and driving.
Hi Miranda--interesting video you chose here. I agree with much of what you have to say--but keep a few things in mind when posting:
ReplyDelete1. Remember federalism? The law that you chose is an Illinois state law--so it isn't federal courts reviewing the law--instead it is state courts which means...
2...this may be better suited for the 10th Amendment instead
3. Be sure to proofread and spell check all of your posts before posting!