More Politics & Law Questions

what does it mean to enforce a law? and a state to be independent?

what does it mean to enforce a law? And what does it mean for a state to be independent? Also whats federalism/federalists/federal? thanks

Become an Expert →

Answer #1

Law enforcement = a governmental organization (military, police, etc) arrests and prosecutes suspected offenders who are then processed by a judicial system to ascertain guilt or innocence.

A state’s independence would be determined by the question of do they have to pay taxes, OR obey the laws of a larger entity? If their disobedience could result in military action, then no, the state isn’t independent.

Federalism = the belief or system by which a group of states should be governed, rather than having a state centric system of governance. (I think) :)

More Like This

whats the difference between law enforcement and police officer? - 2 Answers
my purse was stolen and they told me to contact law enforcement and police officer..thought its the same thing?
What is the meaning of nation-state? - 1 Answers
Please use a student definition, not a dictionary translation. Thanx for the help :)
What did the decleration of independence do? - 4 Answers
Is the declaration of Independence a symbol or a government paper stating our formation into a nation? If the declaration of ...
Since when is it wrong to enforce our laws on those who clearly bre - 5 Answers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Caif., told an audience that included "ILLEGAL" immigrants that enforcement of America's immigr...
Law enforcement increasing? - 3 Answers
I have noticed that the number of police officers have doubled in my city. Around every corner there is a police officer. Is ...
What does freedom in the United States mean to you? - 6 Answers
What does freedom in the United States mean to you? I'm only quizzing those who are Obama suporters, and Hillary Suporters.
Do you think the government should use Google Earth to enforce the laws? - 5 Answers
I read in an article that I had to write a current event for class that the government may start using Google Earth to enforc...
Heard the crazy laws in so many of the us states? - 6 Answers
Have any of you heard the crazy laws in so many of the us states??? like the one I keep finding over and over in tons of sta...
What are some of the stupidest laws on the books, in your State or area? - 14 Answers
Here's one I found........In Chicago, it is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen y...
chance of cyprus to be joined in shengen states of europion union - 1 Answers
Is there any chance of cyprus to be joined in shengen states of europion union

Ask an advisor one-on-one!

what does it mean to enforce a law? and a state to be independent?

Majors Law Group Arizona & Wa...

The Law Practice Doctor

Healthcare Marketing Law

International Law Association...

Workplace Rights Law Group