USA Government
What laws apply to everyone in every state.
Federal Laws
When can you vote in the US?
18 years old
What is the legal age to drink in the US?
21 years old
It is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays in Georgia.
TRUE
It was enacted to prevent horse theft, as thieves would use the ice cream to lure horses away.
Playing dominoes or rolling dice in outdoor cafe areas.
SPAIN--This is prohibited to reduce noise in Seville.
Which branch of government includes the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.
Executive
Who decides the speed limit on a highway: the State or the Federal government?
State Gov
What is the legal age to drive with a license in the US?
16 years old
It is illegal to push a live moose out of an airplane in Alaska.
TRUE
this law actually exists to protect the welfare of the animal and ensure public safety, according to state, federal, and local ordinances.
Walking shirtless in public is illegal.
SPAIN--in Barcelona and Valladolid, with fines up to €300. Driving shirtless is also forbidden throughout Spain due to seatbelt safety.
True/False: The creation & passage of laws was designed to be a fast process.
FALSE
How many days of paid vacation does the US government guarantee by law?
0
What is the standard age you are allowed to have social media?
13 years old
Women must get written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth in Vermont.
FALSE
This is a very popular urban legend that has been debunked; it is not, and never was, legally binding.
It is also illegal to fail to tell your neighbor their house is on fire.
US--In Florida!
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
Where is it easier to buy and carry pepper spray? Spain or US?
US
What is the legal age to purchase tobacco products?
21 years old
You can be fined for singing out of tune for more than 90 seconds in Nags Head, North Carolina.
TRUE
This is an old municipal ordinance designed to prevent noise complaints.
Throwing rice at weddings is banned.
SPAIN--This is to prevent slippage hazards and to stop attracting birds, in Cádiz.
Name the three branches of Government.
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
True or False: In the US, it is legal to take a photo of a stranger in a public park.
True
At what age can you perform any non-hazardous job for unlimited hours.
16 years old
It is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in a bathtub in Arizona.
TRUE
This bizarre rule dates back to the 1920s when a rancher's donkey found a cozy spot in a bathtub and was washed away during a flood, leading to a costly rescue.
You cannot beg with a dog, but begging alone is permitted.
SPAIN--In Madrid, you cannot beg with a dog, but begging alone is permitted. Such actions can result in fines ranging from €300 to €3,000.