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==One Answer== Laws are enforced by many entities including our courts. Yes. Courts enforce the laws. The courts enforce all types of statutory and case law including such categories as torts, equity law, the law of real property, trust law, criminal law, tax law, etc. A myriad of local, state and federal agencies also enforce our laws. Some examples follow. The FDA enforces laws regarding our food and drugs, Local authorities such as building inspectors enforce laws regarding public health and safety and building codes. Local and state police enforce laws regarding city ordinances, public safety, motor vehicle laws, and criminal law. The FTC enforces laws regarding trade and commerce. The FCC enforces laws that regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. The US Customs and Border Service and Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) enforce their particular bodies of law under the Department of Homeland Security The US Equal Opportunity Commission enforces employment laws that include all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies that address such areas as civil rights and discrimination in the work place. The Justice Department enforces the Patriot Act. The list goes on.

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Police officers enforce the laws of their community.


What is the job of the executive branch in relation to the nations law?

The executive branch's role in relation to the nation's laws is to enforce and implement them. This includes overseeing government agencies responsible for carrying out laws, issuing executive orders, and making sure that laws are faithfully executed. Additionally, the executive branch is responsible for proposing new legislation to address emerging issues or priorities.


The Legislative Branch was created to carry out laws?

Yes, the Legislative Branch, as outlined in the Constitution, is responsible for making laws. It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which work together to propose, debate, and vote on legislation that impacts the country. The main function of the Legislative Branch is to represent the interests of the people and ensure that laws are fair and beneficial to society.


Who was sent to the south to maintain order and enforce reconstruction laws?

Union soldiers were sent to the South to maintain order and enforce reconstruction laws after the Civil War. They were tasked with overseeing the transition of the former Confederate states back into the Union and ensuring civil rights for newly freed African Americans.


Are there palimony laws in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not have specific palimony laws. North Carolina courts typically require a written agreement between unmarried partners to enforce any financial support claims. Without a written contract, it can be difficult to claim financial support from an ex-partner in North Carolina.