Submit your summary about a federal law and a summary about a state law.

What are Federal laws?

Federal laws are rules that apply throughout the United States.  These laws apply in every state, such as:

Immigration law

Bankruptcy law

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) laws

Federal anti-discrimination and civil rights laws that protect against racial, age, gender and disability discrimination

Patent and copyright laws

Federal criminal laws such as laws against tax fraud and the counterfeiting of money

What are state laws?

There are 50 states and several commonwealths and territories within the United States.  Each has its own system of laws and courts that handle:

Criminal matters

Divorce and family matters

Welfare, public assistance or Medicaid matters

Wills, inheritances and estates

Real estate and other property

Business contracts

Personal injuries such as from a car accident or medical malpractice

Workers compensation for injuries at work

apprenticeships are formal, paid, long-term training programs that provide valuable classroom instruction coupled with on-the-job training for skilled, high-paying jobs.