Democracy in America

Facts

1. The wolf was one of the first species in the Endangered Species Act
2. Idaho citizens did not want the wolves there
3. Federal restrictions had to be followed for wolves by farmers and other citizens
4.  Almost 40% of crashes or deths on highways are because of drunk driving.
5. South Carolina objected to the government's call for a standard number on a breathalizer
6. 0.10 blood alcohol level was finally compromised for South Carolina
7. 0.08 was decided by the government and if it was not passed the government would take away highway funds
8. South Carolina did not like the penalty that would be given if 0.08 was not passed
9. In 2002 a bill was passed in North Carolina that 0.08 was considered as under the influence for drunk driving
10. Michigan provided much support for women moving from welfare to work

Questions

1. Why were wolves introduced to Idaho and not another state like montanta?
2. Were wolves threatening the people of Idaho or just the livestock? 
3. Why was South Carolina so against lowering the blood alcohol level for drunk driving?
4. Did South Carolina not realize raising the limit could possibly help save lives?
5. how much are highway funds?
6. iS south carolina always poor?
7. Why did some states not provide as much support for people when moving from welfare to work?
8. Which states have good welfare systems?
9. Why is the south more poor than the rest of America
10.Why is there a different welfare system for different states