1) In your own word, explain the history of bankruptcy law.Is it provided for by the U.S. Constitution?Where?What legislative body is given authority by the Constitution to pass laws regarding bankruptcy? Do the same bankruptcy laws apply in all states?

2) Prior to 2005, the law governing bankruptcy was passed in 1978.What was the effect of that law?How did it lead to the passage of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) in 2005?What happened as a result of the news 2005 law?

3) In some detail, explain the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.Which of the two is preferable from a debtor's perspective?