Self-Defense Law
Name of law most states have
Stand Your Ground
What is mandatory spending?
Expenses required by law, not up for annual changes.
# of kids Jeff has
2
Does the government fund most expenses for an abortion?
No
Level of government that controls immigration
Federal
How is Maryland law different than most states?
Requires retreat unless in your home.
What is discretionary spending?
Expenses up for change from year to year.
Field Jeff's wife works in
International development
Landmark court case that changed abortion law from legal nationally, to up to each state.
Dobbs
Name 1 purpose of free press
Hold government accountable, learn about political issues, or get different perspectives
What is required to be an imminent threat?
Very immediate risk in exact moment of danger?
Largest main category of the budget
Defense (military)
some of Jeff's hobbies
Hiking, tennis, traveling, etc.
Stage of pregnancy to which pro-choice states allow abortion
Fetal viability
Purpose of the Veterans Affairs department
To provide healthcare, and research health issues, of citizens who served in the military.
What is duty to retreat?
Some states require defendant to attempt to retreat in certain situations.
Branch of the government that decides the budget
Legislative (Congress)
Country Jeff and family lived in before the pandemic
Thailand
Conservative state that passed abortion referendum in the recent election?
Missouri
The 2 main goals of this Civic Engagement course
Learn about political issues, and develop civic engagement skills.
What is Castle Doctrine?
Protects individuals using force (sometimes deadly) to defend their homes, vehicles, or workplaces.
% of budget is discretionary (to nearest 5%)
30%
Jeff's job before joining Nora
Executive Director of a nonprofit organization.
Landmark court case that had given all U.S. residents right to abortion
Roe v Wade
Year Nora was founded
1964