Suppose several states in the United States have adopted constitutional carry laws, which allow citizens who pass a background check to buy, possess, and carry a firearm without the need for a state or county-issued license. Upon their adoption of these laws, states have seen a significant decrease in violent crimes, so it is suggested that the constitutional carry law is adopted at the federal level. What is this law a result of?

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Constitutional carry laws are an example of the states as laboratories of democracy in action. States are able to experiment with different policies and laws, and if they are successful, they may be adopted at the federal level. This allows for diversity among the states, as different policies may work better in different regions, and accommodation of diversity.

Suppose Several States in the United States Have Adopted Constitutional