Bet you didn’t know these 10 facts about the U.S. Constitution
In the year 1787, our Founding Fathers drafted a four-page document then on known as the U.S. Constitution. This historical legal document has succeeded in establishing the nation’s government, the laws, and to give citizens basic human rights. It wasn’t until 1788 that it was ratified by the required minimum of nine states. This document is said to be one of the United States’ greatest achievements since it was written over 228 years ago and is a document that we still abide by today.
Understanding the immigration terms
As with most election cycles, immigration is yet again a very trending topic in the 2017 Presidential race. For those following the conversation, here’s a short listicle explaining the most basic immigration nuances and their legal definitions: Alien: According to the USCIS, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, an alien is any person who is not a US.
Plan ahead to avoid driving under the influence and DUI accidents
The Fourth of July weekend means a lot of family time, BBQs, fireworks and flags, and many miles of road trips. It also means more drunk drivers driving everywhere across the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 4th of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to DUI accidents. In 2014, half of the fatalities included a person driving under the influence, and 41% had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the drinking and driving legal limit of .08.