Judicial Branch - Interpreting the Law

HELP INTERPRET THE LAW

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Open Ended

The main job of the Judicial Branch is to "interpret the law". What do you think it means to interpret the law? (Complete sentences please.)

Poll

Do bikes on the sidewalk violate the original law?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Does an ambulance on the sidewalk violate the original law?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do skateboards on the sidewalk violate the original law?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Does an electric wheelchair on the sidewalk violate the original law?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Does parking a car on the sidewalk for a few minutes violate the original law?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Does a delivery truck parking on the sidewalk violate the original law?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Out of all of the different examples, which one(s) do you think exceptions should be made for, AND why? (bicycle, ambulance, skateboards, electric wheelchairs, cars, delivery trucks)

Open Ended

By now you've seen that this law, in its original form, is flawed. Take the original law, and rewrite it so that all citizens fully understand the law. (Original law - no vehicles on the sidewalk.)