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Unlike in many other countries, in the United States, 'hate speech' is generally protected by the First Amendment unless it directly incites imminent violence.
In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argued that a large republic is the best defense against mob rule, reasoning that many competing factions would prevent any single group from gaining total control.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to provide 'reasonable accommodations,' such as a ramp or modified work schedule, unless doing so would cause an 'undue hardship,' meaning a significant difficulty or expense.
The so-called 'iron triangle' refers to the powerful and often secretive alliance between a government agency, a congressional committee, and an industry interest group that can dominate policy-making.
Federal agencies wield 'quasi-legislative' power, meaning Congress delegates them the authority to create detailed regulations that carry the same force of law as a statute.
