Mendel’s First Law – the law of segregation; during gamete formation each member of the allelic pair separates from the other member to form the genetic constitution of the gamete. What are Mendel’s 2 laws of inheritance? The later discovery of chromosomes as the carriers of genetic units supported Mendel’sRead More →
The legislative branch makes laws, but the President in the executive branch can veto those laws with a Presidential Veto. What is a governor’s veto? Every state constitution empowers the governor to veto an entire bill passed by the legislature. Many constitutions expand the executive’s veto powers by also authorizingRead More →
1981. 1981 is commonly listed as the year in which Oregon performed the last legal forced sterilization in U.S. history. When did eugenics end in America? Basic Information. The American eugenics movement was formed during the late nineteenth century and continued as late as the 1940s. The American eugenics movementRead More →
A theory doesn’t become a law. … When the scientists investigate the hypothesis, they follow a line of reasoning and eventually formulate a theory. Once a theory has been tested thoroughly and is accepted, it becomes a scientific law. What are some theories and laws? Contents Big Bang Theory. Hubble’sRead More →
In many jurisdictions, the supreme court or constitutional court is the final legal arbiter that renders an opinion on whether a law or an action of a government official is constitutional. Most constitutions define the powers of government. Thus, national constitutions typically apply only to government actions. Can any judgeRead More →
Gravity is most accurately described by the general theory of relativity (proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915), which describes gravity not as a force, but as a consequence of masses moving along geodesic lines in a curved spacetime caused by the uneven distribution of mass. Who actually discovered gravity first?Read More →
Section 92 of the Constitution states that in each province the legislature may exclusively make laws in relation to those matters coming within the class of subjects enumerated. Section 92.8 allows provincial legislatures to pass laws to establish municipal institutions within its province. Can the federal government take over aRead More →
Usury is the practice of making unethical or immoral monetary loans intended to unfairly enrich the lender. … The Usury Act was repealed by the National Credit Act No. 34 of 2005 which came into force on 1 June 2006. What is the federal usury rate? CALIFORNIA: The legal rateRead More →
Although loans made or arranged by brokers are exempt from usury limitations, loans made by a private lender to a borrower who is a licensed real estate broker are not exempt. Do usury laws apply to corporations? The usury laws do not apply to loans made by business and industrialRead More →
Local governments enforce the provisions of IMO conventions as far as their ships are concerned and set the penalties for infringements. In some cases, ships must carry certificates onboard to show that they have been inspected and have met the required standards. Can the Navy enforce maritime law? By acceptingRead More →