The Law
Description
This program shows us how state government impacts virtually every moment of our lives. Day-to-day activities, from eating breakfast to driving a car, are impacted by state law. The program shows how, and shows which state agencies are responsible for making and enforcing the laws that govern these activities. The cycle of taxation, and how revenues from state taxes are used for many services that support us, is also explored.
Runtime
20 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2008], c1995
Database
Films on Demand
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