Open carry generally refers to carrying a firearm in a manner that is visible to others in a public space. States differ substantially in whether they permit open carry, require a license, or prohibit it altogether. Many states allow at least some form of open carry without a permit. This is often described as ‘permitless’ or ‘constitutional’ carry, although the terminology and scope of these laws vary by state.
Originalism is a theory of interpreting legal texts holding that a text in law, especially the U.S. Constitution, should be interpreted as it was understood at the time of its adoption.
Overbreadth is a term used in the context of Constitutional Law to describe a statute or regulation that reaches beyond the scope of the subject matter it was originally intended to cover, causing it to cover activity that it was not intended to cover.
Price discrimination generally occurs when a seller charges different purchasers different prices for commodities of equal grade and quality. The term is used more broadly in economics, and many price differences are often lawful.
Principal place of business is the location treated as a corporation's primary business-operations center under a particular jurisdiction. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(c)(1), the principal place of business determines a corporation's “citizenship” for the purposes of diversity jurisdiction.
Public corruption is a broad term for misuse of governmental office, authority, or public resources for private benefit or improper influence. It describes a category of conduct, and not one offense with uniform elements. Whether particular conduct is criminal depends on the governing federal, state, local, or foreign law, the status of the individuals involved, the intent, and the relationship between any benefit and official action.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts. Typically, the process of redistricting occurs every 10 years as new census data becomes available, but it varies by local laws. The political party in power is usually responsible for drawing up the revised electoral districts, but some states have independent bodies that draw districts based on demographic information to maximize representation.
