defines the scope of presidential (executive) powers. Limited by congressional consent, veto override, and judicial review
establishes supreme court and permits creation of additional federal courts. Limited by congressional action, and presidential power of appointment
authority to interpret laws and determine their validity
relates to the balance of power between state governments and the federal government
contracts, leases, employee handbooks, corporate codes of conduct
court orders prohibiting certain conduct
court orders compelling certain conduct
signed into law by the president
establishes a hiearchy of law in the United States and helps resolve some federal-state conflicts inherent in our legal system
administered in line with executive branch's policies; agency head chosen by the president
no executive authority to remove agency head for political reasons
delegated legislative powers allow local, state, and federal agencies to interpret/define statutory provisions, investigate statuotory violations, adjucate disputes, and even asses penalties
limitations on rule making
sets forth what types of cases that federal government has authority (jurisdiction) to hear
precedent
the accumulation of legal rulings made by courts over time
refers to legal proceedings between 2 parties to enforce or defend a legal right
party filing civil suit: can be an individual or an entity
defendant
authority granted by statute over individuals or entities
judges are bound to precedents by relying on prior cases with substantially similar facts
persuasive precedent
non-binding precedent or other legal authorities useful or relevant to judicial decison making
establishes the rights and liabilites that exist between private parties
neutral person attempts to guide disputing parties to voluntary settlement
disputing parties bring in neutral third party to issue a binding decision. Ensures there will be a final result
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