Pennsylvania State Law

By: Alison Cole
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:23:32
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Pennsylvania state law is a very large body of legislation covering every aspect of life. The laws of each state differ. The state law can be defined as a constitution, statute, regulation, common law or a State action having the force and effect of law. State law in the United States is passed by the state legislature and signed as law by the state governor. This at times exists in parallel or sometimes in conflict with the US Federal Law. The disputes here are often resolved by courts.

State laws influence independent branches of Pennsylvania's government, and play a role in preserving the rule of law and guaranteeing the rights and liberties of citizens. The disputes are fairly resolved, as they are brought before juries and judges, and the judgments are given based on law. These laws also influence our environment, economy, education, families, health and virtually every aspect of our daily lives, now and for generations to come.

There are Pennsylvania state laws like anti-trafficking, driving and many others to guard the safety of the citizens. According to the Constitution, the people of Pennsylvania select representatives and senators to act on their behalf, with the condition that they answer directly to the citizens who elected them. A check on power is kept by exercising control through votes. Pennsylvania also has its set of state laws which the government of that state follows. But a bill is the written version of an idea which legislators consider a new law or a change to an existing law.

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