Why do you obey the law? for each law listed below, explain why (or why not) you feel obligated to obey it and why it may have been passed. 1. it is illegal in thirty states, d. c., and guam for drivers to text message while driving. 2. the sixteenth amendment grants congress legal authority to tax income. income taxes currently make up a large portion of federal and state budgets. 3. citizens of the united states are obligated to serve as members of a jury when called upon. 4. now think of a law you are familiar with and explain why you feel obligated to obey (or disobey) it, as well as your interpretation of its purpose.

1. Texting and driving is so unsafe. its almost as bad as drinking and driving!! you would kill a new family thus no thanks!

2. Im not to sure about this. i do not pay tax yet and my parents do all the legal stuff for me so as of now i dont have an opinion!

3. I understand and respect this, due to trials need to be fare so the person on the line gets what they deserve! with this it cuts down bi est opinions!!

4. Personal i hate that my parents control my life and if i could have my teenager way they would be there to Gide and support me for my choices. thinking in the real world i understand why its there and why its needed.

answer: what do you mean

explanation:

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.