GB110 Chapter 3: GB110 Chapter 3 Constitutional Issues in Business
14 Feb 2018
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Strived to unify distinctively different states but also allow for sufficient local governance: guarded against power of larger states swallowing small states" interests, determined to establish a country with economic stability and prosperity. Can enact statutes that override court decisions (as long as such statutes are not unconstitutional) Can declare unconstitutional acts of the executive branch. Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote. Can strike down laws it decides are unconstitutional through a process known as judicial review (although not specified in the. Federal powers, state powers, the supremacy clause, and preemption: under the supremacy clause, if a state or local law conflicts with a federal statute, regulation, or treaty, the federal law takes precedence, the supremacy clause, article vi. In some cases, federal law preempts (replace) state law. If the court finds a state statute has an impact on interstate commerce, the court will balance the burden on commerce with the state and local benefit.
