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Does the governor of Alabama have the authority to enforce the law?
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Law enforcement is delegated to others.
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Does the president have the authority to choose not to enforce an existing law?
The president does have the authority to veto an existing law, but this can still be overturned.
According to John Locke rulers have the authority to enforce law?
In Locke's opinion, rulers only had the authority to enforce law if it was for the public good. John Locke was an English philosopher.
What laws can a state make and enforce?
Any law or statute passed by the legislature and signed by the governor.
Who has the authority whether a law is acceptable or not?
The legislature decides whether a bill is acceptable to become a law when they decide whether or not to make it. In the process of becoming a law, the president or governor of the state has the option to veto a bill. Once it is law, judges can refuse to enforce it, and if it is unconstitutional the State or US Supreme Court can nullify it.
Why is this Arizona immigration a good law?
The Arizona immigration law is basically a state level reflection of Federal law. Arizona passed the law at a state level so they would have authority to enforce the law, since the federal government refuses to enforce it.
Why do sheriffs come looking for someone?
The Sheriff and his Deputies are law enforcement offices who have the authority to enforce BOTH criminal AND civil law (Police departments can only enforce criminal law!) They are also the agency that the court uses to serve the court's papers and enforce the court's orders.
The philosophic belief that rulers have the authority to enforce law only for the public good comes from which philosopher in early Americas?
John Locke
Do governor makes laws?
No. Governers are members of the executive branch, they enforce the law.
Does the state governor makes the laws?
No, they sign bills into law and enforce the laws that exist. They do direct where and what laws will be passed, but the State's congress can prevent whatever they consider to be against the "will of the people" from being submitted to the Governor.
What is differentiate between authority and legitimacy?
Legitimacy : The quality or fact of being legitimate Being in compliance with the law; lawful Authority The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge.
Who were the people with authority to make and enforce laws and manage disputes about laws?
The people with authority to make and enforce laws are typically legislators and executive officials, such as members of a parliament or congress and the president or prime minister. To manage disputes about laws, judicial officials, such as judges and courts, have the authority to interpret and apply the law to resolve legal conflicts.
Which branch approves and carry's out laws passed by the legislative branch?
The Executive Branch would have to approve of the new law (in most cases), and use the agencies under its authority to enforce that law.
