BSLW1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Wrongful Death Claim, Gun-Free School Zones Act Of 1990, Wyeth
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Chapter four: the constitution as the foundation of the legal environment. Federal system: a central government has power to address national concerns, while the individual states retain the power to handle local concerns. Constitution: written document that establishes the structure of the government and its relationship to the people (1789) Branches of government: tripartite (three parts of government) Delegated powers: powers given by the state to the national government. Shared powers: powers delegated to the national government that may still be exercised by the state. State police powers: states possess the power to adopt laws to protect the general welfare, health, safety, and morals of the people. Prohibited powers: constitution prohibits both states and the federal government from doing certain things. Constitution amended in three ways: expressly, by interpretation, by practice. Federal powers: power to regulate commerce. Commerce clause: regulates commerce with foreign nations and among the several states and with the indian tribes.
