1. If a federal law or policy is perceived as weak or ineffective, should a state have the right to legislate in that area without federal intervention?
2. Arizona's law affected Arizona alone and was designed to help Arizona citizens regarding, among other issues, increased employment and reduction of crime. At what point should the federal government have the right to challenge such a state law?
3. Focus on Critical Thinking:Since a challenge based on preemption was known to be an issue from the onset of this statute's consideration, how might Arizona have better approached its illegal immigration problem?