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Federal Laws

The laws and regulations set by the United States to apply to all of the people in the country. These are the supreme laws of the United States and take precedence over all other laws, rules, and regulations.

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Why does federal law prevail over state laws?

Federal Laws prevail over state laws because of the supremacy clause listed in the constitution. The Supremacy clause states that the constitution is the supreme law of the land. Therefore, federal laws are greater than state laws.

What can you do to someone who opens your mail?

You can report it to the postal service. This is called "tampering with the mails" and its a serious offense.

If "someone" is your parents and you're a minor, though, you can't do anything about it. Your parents are your legal proxies and they have every right to open your mail, even if you don't like it.

Can a creditor obtain your credit without permission?

Absolutely ... happens all the time ... like when people get these credit card offers in the snail-mail ... the credit company has checked your rating to see if you might qualify for one of their cards.

How can a US citizen sponsor an illegal immigrant from Mexico so that they may remain or return to the US?

Your question reveals an unconscious bias. You said,

= "How can a US citizen sponsor an illegal immigrant...." = If you "sponsor" them, they are not an "illegal immigrant." Careful, the way your question is phrased says a lot about you. The very term "illegal immigrant" is insulting to ....migrant workers, especially. Mexican citizens surely don't like the phrase and, by the way, Superman was apparently an "illegal immigrant" and you SURELY wouldn't want to insult HIM.

Do you pay taxes on disibility income?

The answer depends on how the premium cost was funded. If your employer contributes to the cost of the premium, your benefit is taxable. If you paid the premium via pre-tax deductions, your benefit is taxable. If you paid the entire premium yourself via using after tax dollars, your benefit is not taxable.

What is the history of bottle that has D 126 67-54 Federal Law Prohibits Sale or Re-Use of this bottle?

This bottle, and others with the Federal warning (that usually has "Forbids" rather than "Prohibits"), were made after Prohibition was repealed in the 1930s. By Jan. 1935, any bottle making company HAD to put this warning label on ALL liquor bottles (not beer or wine though)....to prohibit the re-use of them...by moonshiners, etc. Along with this labeling...the bottle makers also used codes, usually on the bottom (base) of the bottle...that denoted the distiller's permit # - which is the # following the "D" code; the bottle companies permit # - this is the "119" code in your example; and the date - either a single digit (in the 1930s) or double digit...like the "57" on your bottle, which means 1957. Any other codes, are unknown as to meaning...to me. However, there is often the bottle makers logo between the permit code and the date code...or, this may be a dash...and the logo is somewhere else on the base. A common logo is for Owens-Illinois Glass Co...and looks like an "eye" or the planet Saturn with a ring around it...but is really an oval with an "I" inside (or a dot) with a diamond overlapping. Sorta like this <(I)>

What is certified mail?

A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person/place where the letter is sent. The sender receives a receipt and can request they be notified when delivery is made. When delivery is made the a person must sign for accepting the mail. The cost is more than ordinary postage, but it gives the sender proof of having sent the material. Actually the letter is not guaranteed to be delivered to the recipient if it is sent via certfied mail. Anyone who answers the door at the address can sign for the letter if it is not sent via restricted mail, which can only be signed by the recipient or I believe anyone who can produce legal papers of guardianship of said recipient. This method of mailing is also more expensive by several dollars (about 5, I think give or take).

Which major federal law affects compensation?

The Fair Labor Standards Act set the minimum wage in the United States, and it is the law that most directly relates to the compensation of private employees.

That law also regulates how overtime is to be paid to hourly employees.

Can one vote twice?

In theory you can although it would be futile to do so. Under SV, there are two columns on the ballot paper - one for voters to mark their first choice and one in which to mark a second choice.

All the first choices are then counted, and if a candidate has a majority, they are elected. If no candidate receives a majority, the top two candidates continue to a second round and all other candidates are eliminated. The second-choice votes of everyone whose first choice has been eliminated are then counted.

Any votes for the remaining candidates are then added to their first-round totals. Whichever candidate has the most votes after these second-preferences have been allocated is declared the winner.

Therefore, if you place a vote for a candidate and they make it through the first round then your second preference is not counted. If your candidate does not make it through the first round and you have voted for them again in the second round then your vote will be dis-guarded.

What do you do when you know someone is throwing away your mail?

If you have proof that someone is throwing your mail away, you should contact the police. They will advise you on the next steps you should take.

What days does the mail not run?

Mail does not run on Sundays or the following holidays:

  • January 1 - New Year's Day
  • Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
  • Third Monday in February - President's Day
  • Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
  • July 4 - Independence Day
  • First Monday in September - Labor Day
  • Second Monday in October - Columbus Day
  • November 11 - Veterans Day
  • Fourth Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day
  • December 25 - Christmas Day

When one of the above dates falls on a Sunday, there is no mail delivery the following day.

How much do you have to steal for it to be a federal crime?

Not unless it's a bank (FDIC insured) or a Federal Institution (Post office, Military Post, etc.)

What happens to Campaign Funds after the election?

According to federal election campaign laws 441a-1.a:

(4) Disposal of excess contributions.

(A) In general. The aggregate amount of contributions

accepted by a candidate or a candidate's authorized committee

under the increased limit under paragraph (1) and not otherwise

expended in connection with the election with respect to which

such contributions relate shall, not later than 50 days after the

date of such election, be used in the manner described in sub-

paragraph (B).

(B) Return to contributors. A candidate or a candidate's

authorized committee shall return the excess contribution to the

person who made the contribution.

What would happen if a felon or ex felon got arrested for a bullet proof vest?

A true ex-felon has had their conviction overturned, is no longer considered a felon, has had the case against them dismissed, and will have any rights they lost upon their conviction returned to them. They could possess body armor.
A felon in possession of body armor is in violation of federal law, and would be sent back to prison, just the same as if they were in possession of a firearm, with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years.

Who decides if a drug is legal or illegal?

Decisions about drugs and their regulation is a function of Government, and these decisions are written into laws. The police and courts enforce the law that the government has made.

What type of government was Germany before Hitler rose to power?

Before the initial stages of World War 2 the communist party had control in Germany. Therefore Germany was communist before Hitler turned Germany into a dictatorship.

Does federal law override city law?

yes it does

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The most restrictive law is the enforced law, unless a higher law forbids lower laws from being enacted. Example- Federal law says all socks will be red, white, or blue. STATE law says all socks will be red or blue. City law says all socks will be blue. Blue socks it is. City law says socks may be Red, white or Blue. State Law says red or white. Federal law says red. Red sox it is. City law says green socks- in conflict with Federal law, Federal law applies- red, white or blue socks. Federal law says no other body may pass laws on socks- city law overruled. Red, white or blue socks.

One power the executive branch has over the legislative branch?

One power the Executive Branch has over the Legislative branch is the power to VETO any of the Legislation's Bills.

The Legislative Branch can still pass the bill to make it law, but it must go back through to be passed again by the House & Senate (I believe twice) before the Executive Branch's VETO power is null and void.

What is the power and responsibility of the executive branch?

The power of the Executive branch is to enforce laws enacted by the Legislative branch.

What is another name for the tenth amendment?

The tenth amendment is sometimes called the state sovereignty resolutions, or state sovereignty bills. The powers not delegated to the US Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

When does the census count occur?

The census count occurs once every 10 years... cn tget u a more exact date soz

Laws against seditious speech have been upheld by the supreme court if they do?

Unsure of exactly what it is that is being asked, however - - (in the US) Sedition is defined as the stirring up of rebellion against the government. Treason is the violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or state, giving aid to enemies, or levying war against one's state. Sedition is encouraging one's fellow citizens to rebel against their state, whereas treason is actually betraying one's country by aiding and abetting another state. Sedition laws somewhat equate to terrorism and so-called 'public order' laws.

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State coordinating officer?

appointed by the governor to coordinate state disaster assistence efforts with those of the federal government

What are the elements of first degree murder?

The unlawfull killing of another human being with malice aforethought. =D
When the killing was planned and deliberate, when the victim was a member of law enforcement, or when the killing occurs in conjunction with another offence such as sexual assault, kidnapping or hijacking
Murder in the 1st degree-In most states, first-degree murder is defined as an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim..Most states also adhere to a legal concept known as the "felony murder rule," under which a person commits first-degree murder if any death (even an accidental one) results from the commission of certain violent felonies -- usually arson, burglary, kidnapping, rape, or robbery.

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Second-degree murder in most States is ordinarily defined as 1) an intentional killing that is not premeditated or planned, nor committed in a reasonable "heat of passion" or 2) a killing caused by dangerous conduct and the offender's obvious lack of concern for human life.

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Third-degree murder (most always called Manslaughter)

In most States if a murder does not qualify by statute for first-degree murder,or second-degree murder. Then it may be classed as 3rd degree murder (Manslaughter) this occurs if mitigating factors were involved in the killing, such as adequate provocation by the victim, or the absence of intent or recklessness on the part of the defendant.
Usually describes pre-mediated (i.e.: pre-planned) murder.
In most states, first-degree murder is defined as an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim. For example, Dan comes home to find his wife in bed with Victor. Three days later, Dan waits behind a tree near Victor's front door. When Victor comes out of the house, Dan shoots and kills him. Most states also adhere to a legal concept known as the "felony murder rule," under which a person commits first-degree murder if any death (even an accidental one) results from the commission of certain violent felonies -- usually arson, burglary, kidnapping, rape, and robbery. For example, Dan and Connie rob Victor's liquor store, but as they are fleeing, Victor shoots and kills Dan. Under the felony murder rule, Connie can be charged with first-degree murder for Dan's death

From: criminal.findlaw.com