-Hamad is an Uber driver in Boulder, Colorado. While stopped at a red light, he is hit from behind by a FedEx truck driven by Federico. FedEx refuses to pay for the damages because Federico's route is in Denver, he was not supposed to be in Boulder, and he was on his lunch break. Hamad files a lawsuit against FedEx in Denver District Court. Does this court have proper venue over the accident? Why or why not? -Upset at seeing Russia invade Ukraine and the United States' refusal to send Ukraine fighter planes and troops, Ursula files a lawsuit against President Biden. Amanda (Imaginary person) is a citizen of the United States, has never been to Ukraine, and has no family or property there. Does she have standing to bring the lawsuit? Why or why not? -"As good government is an empire of laws, how shall your laws be made? In a large society, inhabiting an extensive country, it is impossible that the whole should assemble to make laws. The first necessary step, then, is to depute power from the many to a few of the most wise and good." "John Adams, Thoughts on Government, 1776"

John Adams (vice president under George Washington then elected the 2nd president of the U.S.) argues that it is impossible for direct democracy to work in a large nation. Instead, he envisioned a representative democracy in which "a few of the most wise and good" create laws for the benefit of the people. Do People think his vision has been realized in the US? Why or why not?