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yoooooman

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Explain what federalism is, and how it affects the citizens of the U.S.
 
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Explain the difference between felonies and misdemeanors as it relates to the types of crime and the punishment specific to each level of offense.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The following points should be in the answer:
a. Two governments (federal and state) have jurisdiction over the inhabitants of each state.
b. Each has control over activity within the legal sphere of each clearly defined influenced.
c. Are co-sovereigns as it relates to the determination of how law functions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The following points should be in the answer:
a. felony
i. Serious and violent crimes
ii. An individual can be eligible for death
iii. Will be incarcerated
iv. Will serve time in prison rather than a jail
b. Misdemeanor
i. Less serious crimesnot violent
ii. Local confinementjail
iii. Upper limit of a year of incarceration




yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Excellent


cassie_ragen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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