test 1 blaw

Supremacy Clause

Federal law prevails over state law.

Federal Powers

Authority granted by the Constitution.

State Powers

Regulate affairs within their own state.

Constitution

Fundamental legal document of the United States.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments protecting individual rights.

Human Rights

Basic rights inherent to all individuals.

14th Amendment

Guarantees due process and equal protection.

Due Process of Law

Legal requirement for fair treatment.

Commercial Speech

Speech for business purposes, regulated by government.

Recusal

Judicial withdrawal due to personal conflict.

Establishment Clause

Prohibits government endorsement of religion.

Commerce Clause

Regulates interstate commerce by federal government.

Threatening Speech

Advocating violence can lead to government action.

Checks and Balances

System ensuring no branch exceeds power.

Legislative Powers

Congress makes laws and can be vetoed.

Executive Powers

President manages foreign affairs and nominates judges.

Separation of Powers

Division of government responsibilities among branches.

5th Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Equal Protection Clause

Prevents discrimination without valid reason.

Privacy Laws

Implied rights protecting personal information.

Tariffs

Taxes on imports affecting state trade.

Supremacy Clause

Federal law prevails over state law.

Federal Powers

Authority granted by the Constitution.

State Powers

Regulate affairs within their own state.

Constitution

Fundamental legal document of the United States.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments protecting individual rights.

Human Rights

Basic rights inherent to all individuals.

14th Amendment

Guarantees due process and equal protection.

Due Process of Law

Legal requirement for fair treatment.

Commercial Speech

Speech for business purposes, regulated by government.

Recusal

Judicial withdrawal due to personal conflict.

Establishment Clause

Prohibits government endorsement of religion.

Commerce Clause

Regulates interstate commerce by federal government.

Threatening Speech

Advocating violence can lead to government action.

Checks and Balances

System ensuring no branch exceeds power.

Legislative Powers

Congress makes laws and can be vetoed.

Executive Powers

President manages foreign affairs and nominates judges.

Separation of Powers

Division of government responsibilities among branches.

5th Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Equal Protection Clause

Prevents discrimination without valid reason.

Privacy Laws

Implied rights protecting personal information.

Tariffs

Taxes on imports affecting state trade.

Supremacy Clause

Federal law prevails over state law.

Federal Powers

Authority granted by the Constitution.

State Powers

Regulate affairs within their own state.

Constitution

Fundamental legal document of the United States.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments protecting individual rights.

Human Rights

Basic rights inherent to all individuals.

14th Amendment

Guarantees due process and equal protection.

Due Process of Law

Legal requirement for fair treatment.

Commercial Speech

Speech for business purposes, regulated by government.

Recusal

Judicial withdrawal due to personal conflict.

Establishment Clause

Prohibits government endorsement of religion.

Commerce Clause

Regulates interstate commerce by federal government.

Threatening Speech

Advocating violence can lead to government action.

Checks and Balances

System ensuring no branch exceeds power.

Legislative Powers

Congress makes laws and can be vetoed.

Executive Powers

President manages foreign affairs and nominates judges.

Separation of Powers

Division of government responsibilities among branches.

5th Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Equal Protection Clause

Prevents discrimination without valid reason.

Privacy Laws

Implied rights protecting personal information.

Tariffs

Taxes on imports affecting state trade.

Code of Ethics

A set of guidelines for ethical conduct.

Civil Law

Legal matters involving disputes between individuals.

Criminal Law

Legal matters involving offenses against the state.

Product Liability

Legal responsibility of manufacturers for product defects.

Environmental Law

Regulations protecting the environment from harm.

Corporate Scandals

Ethical breaches by companies affecting stakeholders.

Triple Bottom Line

Business framework considering profit, people, planet.

Principle of Rights

Ethical approach focusing on individual rights.

Human Rights

Fundamental rights entitled to all individuals.

Common Law

Law developed through court decisions and precedents.

Statutory Law

Laws enacted by legislative bodies like Congress.

Equitable Remedies

Court-ordered actions to rectify a legal wrong.

Short Term Profit Maximization

Focus on immediate profits over long-term sustainability.

Social Responsibility

Business obligation to act in society's best interest.

Compliance

Adherence to laws and regulations in business practices.

Supremacy Clause

Federal law prevails over state law.

Federal Powers

Authority granted by the Constitution.

State Powers

Regulate affairs within their own state.

Constitution

Fundamental legal document of the United States.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments protecting individual rights.

Human Rights

Basic rights inherent to all individuals.

14th Amendment

Guarantees due process and equal protection.

Due Process of Law

Legal requirement for fair treatment.

Commercial Speech

Speech for business purposes, regulated by government.

Recusal

Judicial withdrawal due to personal conflict.

Establishment Clause

Prohibits government endorsement of religion.

Commerce Clause

Regulates interstate commerce by federal government.

Threatening Speech

Advocating violence can lead to government action.

Checks and Balances

System ensuring no branch exceeds power.

Legislative Powers

Congress makes laws and can be vetoed.

Executive Powers

President manages foreign affairs and nominates judges.

Separation of Powers

Division of government responsibilities among branches.

5th Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Equal Protection Clause

Prevents discrimination without valid reason.

Privacy Laws

Implied rights protecting personal information.

Tariffs

Taxes on imports affecting state trade.

Code of Ethics

A set of guidelines for ethical conduct.