1. Believing that some public schools are not doing a good job in teaching students, Congress intends to pass a federal law mandating what should be taught in schools nationwide. Can the federal government pass a law of this nature? Why? 2. Suppose that the New York City Police Department cannot effectively deal with crimes of street robbery and residential burglary in the city. The federal government wants to send in federal agents to control the crime problem. Can the federal government pass a law making street robbery and residential burglary in New York City federal crimes? Why? 3. Hank purchased 50 grams of cocaine base in Florida. He brought the drugs back to New York City and sold them on the streets. Did Hank commit a federal crime? Why? 4. Joe assaulted a postal worker. Did Joe commit a federal crime? Why? 5. Suppose a State agency engages in racial discrimination by rejecting job applications from members of ethnic minority groups. It is illegal for a State agency to engage in racial discrimination. Discuss which constitutional clause prohibits State agencies to discriminate on the basis of race? 6. Congress passed the Gun-Free School Zone Act and the Violence against

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