“Yes. However, for many years state legislatures gave more representation to large, sparsely populated rural districts than to smaller, heavily populated urban districts. In Baker v. Carr (1962), the Supreme Court ruled that all legislative districts must be equal in population, on the grounds that qualified voters were no more or less so because they […]
Next question in the series “Things You Should Know According to Your Neighborhood Lawyer – Constitution Edition” Question 3: “Can the federal government regulate the business of a manufacturer that produces musical instruments only in California?” “Probably, since the materials used to produce the instruments and the finished products most likely cross state lines. The […]
Each generation, the courts have decreased the frequency in which they award alimony in divorce proceedings. This downward trend is directly related to the fact that, in the majority of Americans households, both spouses continually work throughout the duration of the marriage. If you reside in Nebraska, the law states the court may order payment […]