MGMT 644 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Strict Scrutiny, Intermediate Scrutiny, Child Pornography
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The constitution is the fundamental law of the u. s. , ratified in 1788. The constitution serves 3 major purposes: creates 3 branches of federal government (executive, legislative, judicial, assigns powers to these branches, protects individual rights by limiting the government"s ability to restrict those rights. The u. s. "s form of government, in which the federal government & the 50 state governments share power. Enumerated powers: certain powers given to federal government by states. Federal government is authorized to deal w/national & international affairs. Reserved powers: any powers that are not specifically delegated to federal government by constitution are reserved to the state governments. Separation of powers: constitution divides federal government into 3 branches. Legislative branch: established by article i of constitution. Senate & house of representatives (known as congress). Executive branch: established by article ii of constitution. Judicial branch: established by article iii of constitution.
