JUS 635 Topic 2 Week 2 Discussion 1 and 2 (Two Responses)

JUS 635 Topic 2 Discussion 1

What is a statute? How is a statute created? For what purposes might a statute be made? When would a statute be invalid? Give an example of when a statute would be invalid.

JUS 635 Topic 2 Discussion 2

What is the concept of legislative history? How can legislative history assist a legal researcher? What have been or are the limitations of legislative history research with regard to statutory interpretation?