Chapter 1-5 exam

collection of legal interpretations made by judges

consists of the enforceable rules of conduct that govern commercial relationships

general limits and powers of these governments as stated in their written constitutions

Assortment of statutes , or rules and regulations put forth by legislators

past court decisions that guides later decisions (provides greater stability and predictability to law)

Standing by their decision

rules created by administrative agencies

governmental bodies created by legislative branch to carry out specific duties

Constitution, statues, cases , and regulations. They are issued by the 3 branches of gov.

decisions about what's good or right.

applying ethics to special problems/opportunities experienced by businesspeople.

a problem a firm faces when no clear decision is available

expectations the community imposes on firms doing business inside its borders.

three-step approach that offers future business managers ethical guidelines that provide a dependable stimulus to ethical reasoning in business context

stakeholders (who it effects)

Decisions are made in pursuit of purpose

Managers need a doable set of guidelines for how to make ethical decisions. THE GOLDEN RULE

if the public knew about this decision, how would you decide?

What would the world be like if our decisions are copied by everyone else.

a court's authority to hear and decide cases/ a court hearing

where the case started (trial)

courts that review the decisions of origional courts

jurisdiction over the person

power shared by federal and state courts to hear certain cases

the power of a court to make a decision in a particular type of case. ( includes state, exclusive federal, and concurrent federal)

federal courts system has exclusive jurisdiction over very few cases

power is divided between the Federal and state governments

establishment citizenship of court

the sliding scale is used to determine if enough Ecommerce happened online to determine jurisdiction ( location)

Speaks to where a case can be heard

Court jurisdiction over a defendant's property.

Sometimes both original court and appellate

a legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit(you must be affected)

standing, case or controversy, and ripeness

3rd party to make a decision

3rd party to try and help to come to an agreement

Gives admin agency power to make rules and enforce them

specifies the name, functions, and specific powers of new agency.

-Power to create rules and regulations
-power to conduct investigation
-interpret law

Units of government under the president, within the executive branch. Focus on social decisions.

Governed by board of commissioners , one who is in the chair. President appoints commissioners but they can't be removed except for cause. Fixed terms

A type of rule making in which an agency publishes a proposed rule in the Federal Register, with opportunity for public comments

A type of rule making that is used when legislation requires a formal hearing process with a complete transcript; consists of publication of the proposed rule in the Federal Register, a public hearing, publication of formal findings, and publication of the final rule if adopted.

To determine if the law is constitutional

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries. Article 1 , section 8 , clause 3

Federal law is supreme over state law

power reserved to the state government to regulate the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens

1.) Legislative Power; 2.) Executive Power; 3.) Judicial Power; 4.) States' Power & Limits; 5.) Process of Amendments; 6.) Federal Powers; 7.) Ratification

Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws- due process clause and equal protection clause, also applies bill of rights to all states.

They can use the commerce clause/14th amendment to justify foreign desegregation

Bill of Rights

The right to a private personal life free from the intrusion of government. isn't found in constitution but it can be found in the shadows of it.

1964
*A motel operator refused to serve an African American customer
*The SUpreme Court upheld the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in schools, places of work, voting sites, public accommodations, and public areas. Commerce Clause power allows Congress to eliminate acts of private discrimination