U.S. Constitution and Business Law: Key Principles and Amendments

What significant event occurred in 1787?

The Constitutional Convention.

What document governed the states before the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation.

What principle prevents tyranny by dividing powers?

Federalism.

What are enumerated powers?

Powers specifically listed for the federal government.

What is the Commerce Clause?

It allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce, foreign commerce, and commerce with Indian tribes.

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

Federal law is the supreme law of the land and trumps state law in case of conflict.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To protect individual liberties and limit the powers of the federal government.

What rights are protected under the First Amendment?

Religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Unreasonable searches and seizures.

What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?

Due process, protection against double jeopardy, and no compelled self-incrimination.

What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment?

It reserves powers not granted to the federal government to the states or the people.

What is the Dormant Commerce Clause?

It prevents states from regulating interstate commerce.

What is required for a search warrant?

Probable cause and a judge's approval.

What is the Equal Protection Clause?

It prohibits laws that treat similarly situated individuals differently.

What is the difference between procedural and substantive due process?

Procedural due process involves fair procedures, while substantive due process protects fundamental rights.

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

The listing of rights does not imply that others do not exist.

What is the role of the Commerce Clause in business regulation?

It has a greater impact on business than any other provision in the Constitution.

What is corporate speech?

Political and commercial speech by corporations, with varying levels of protection.

What is the significance of the case Gibbons v. Ogden?

It established that commerce within states can be regulated if it substantially affects interstate commerce.

What does the term 'preemption' refer to?

When federal law takes precedence over state law in areas of concurrent powers.

What are the implications of the Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US case?

It affirmed the authority to prohibit racial discrimination in public facilities.

What does the term 'self-incrimination' refer to?

The right of individuals not to testify against themselves in a criminal case.

What is the significance of the Griswold v. Connecticut case?

It established the right to privacy implied by several amendments.

What does the term 'implied powers' mean?

Powers not explicitly listed but necessary to carry out enumerated powers.

What are police powers of the states?

Broad rights to regulate private activities for public order, health, safety, and morals.

What is the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

To ensure that rights and legal judgments are honored across state lines.