Chapter 14, VA and US Government
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The document discusses the growth of presidential power in the United States over time. It explains that presidents have accumulated more authority due to factors like the need for decisive emergency action and the increasing complexity of the economy and technology. Congress has also strengthened the presidency on various occasions. The core executive powers of the president outlined in the document include enforcing the law, appointing officials, conducting diplomacy and commanding the military, as well as certain legislative functions like proposing laws and vetoing bills. Critics argue some presidents have become too isolated and unaccountable in their use of executive authority.
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Underlying the system of government established by the Constitution is the principle of federalism, which means that the authority to govern is divided between two sovereigns or supreme lawmakers. In the United States, these two sovereigns are the state and federal governments. Federalism allocates the power to control local matters to local governments. This allocation is embodied in the U.S. Constitution. Under the Constitution, all powers that are neither given exclusively to the federal government nor taken from the states are reserved to the states. The federal government has only those powers granted to it in the Constitution. Therefore, whenever federal legislation that affects business is passed, the question of the source of authority for that regulation always arises. The Commerce Clause is the predominant source of authority for the federal regulation of business, as we will see later.
federalism
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.Critical Thinking About The Law
The Constitution secures numerous rights for U.S. citizens. If we did not have these rights, our lives would be very different. Furthermore, businesses would be forced to alter their practices because they would not enjoy the various constitutional protections. As you will soon learn, various components of the Constitution, such as the Commerce Clause and the Bill of Rights, offer guidance and protection for businesses. The following questions will help sharpen your critical thinking about the effects of the Constitution on business.
1. One of the basic elements in the Constitution is the separation of powers in the government. What ethical norm would guide the framers’ thinking in creating a system with a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances?
Clue: Consider what might happen if one branch of government became too strong.
2. If the framers of the Constitution wanted to offer the protection of unrestricted speech to citizens and businesses, what ethical norm would they view as most important?
Clue: Return to the list of ethical norms in Chapter 1. Which ethical norm might the framers view as least important in protecting unrestricted speech?
3. Why should you, as a future business manager, be knowledgeable about the basic protections offered by the Constitution?
Clue: If you were ignorant of the constitutional protections, how might your business suffer?
In some areas, the state and federal governments have concurrent authority; that is, both governments have the power to regulate the matt.
Chapter Five Constitutional PrinciplesThe ConstitutionThe Consti.docx
Chapter Five Constitutional PrinciplesThe Constitution
The Constitution provides the legal framework for our nation. The articles of the Constitution set out the basic structure of our government and the respective roles of the state and federal governments. The Amendments to the Constitution, especially the first 10, were primarily designed to establish and protect individual rights.Federalism
Underlying the system of government established by the Constitution is the principle of federalism, which means that the authority to govern is divided between two sovereigns or supreme lawmakers. In the United States, these two sovereigns are the state and federal governments. Federalism allocates the power to control local matters to local governments. This allocation is embodied in the U.S. Constitution. Under the Constitution, all powers that are neither given exclusively to the federal government nor taken from the states are reserved to the states. The federal government has only those powers granted to it in the Constitution. Therefore, whenever federal legislation that affects business is passed, the question of the source of authority for that regulation always arises. The Commerce Clause is the predominant source of authority for the federal regulation of business, as we will see later.
federalism
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.Critical Thinking About The Law
The Constitution secures numerous rights for U.S. citizens. If we did not have these rights, our lives would be very different. Furthermore, businesses would be forced to alter their practices because they would not enjoy the various constitutional protections. As you will soon learn, various components of the Constitution, such as the Commerce Clause and the Bill of Rights, offer guidance and protection for businesses. The following questions will help sharpen your critical thinking about the effects of the Constitution on business.
1. One of the basic elements in the Constitution is the separation of powers in the government. What ethical norm would guide the framers’ thinking in creating a system with a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances?
Clue: Consider what might happen if one branch of government became too strong.
2. If the framers of the Constitution wanted to offer the protection of unrestricted speech to citizens and businesses, what ethical norm would they view as most important?
Clue: Return to the list of ethical norms in Chapter 1. Which ethical norm might the framers view as least important in protecting unrestricted speech?
3. Why should you, as a future business manager, be knowledgeable about the basic protections offered by the Constitution?
Clue: If you were ignorant of the constitutional protections, how might your business suffer?
In some areas, the state and federal governments have concurrent authority; that is, both governments have the power to regulate the matt ...
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