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chads108

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Following the 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, when 13 students were killed by two of their armed classmates there was discussion of Second Amendment rights and gun control regulations were passed by Congress. What sources of law were part of the discussions and legislation?

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For each of the following actions, describe the sources of law the individuals should consult: a. obtaining a bicycle license b. incorporating a company c. determining how many feet of set back are required for residential construction d. selling securities on a national exchange



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Answer to Question 1

Second Amendment is part of U.S. Constitution and Congress passed laws that became part of U.S.C.

Answer to Question 2

a. ordinances
b. state law
c. ordinances
d. federal statutory law - U.S.C. and SEC regulations, C.F.R.



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