1.  Define the following words as used in the article:

• repeal (para. 2)
• mandatory (para. 2)
• veto (para. 4)
• proponent (para. 12)

2.  How many states currently have helmet laws (laws requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets)?

3.  a) The Michigan state Senate recently passed a bill repealing the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law.  What must happen for the bill to become a law?  
b)  When would this occur?

4.  For what reasons do proponents support the repeal of the motorcycle helmet law?

5.  For what reasons do supporters of a mandatory helmet law oppose repealing it?

6.  a) Does your state have a helmet law?
b)  Do you think your state should have a helmet law?  Explain your answer.