by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the authority for US Courts? The authority for the federal and state judicial systems is found in the US and state Constitutions. Below is a breakdown of the courts as authorized under Articles I, II, and III of the US Constitution. State constitutions are...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
Who are the primary players in the judicial system?The legal system has a number of diverse contributors. Each plays a unique role in a quite intricate system. The primary players discussed in this chapter include: Judges Private and Public Lawyers (and their staff) ...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Department of Treasury?The Department of Treasury is an executive department under the federal government of the United States, responsible for collecting taxes and paying bills, and enforcing finance and tax laws. It also manages currencies, government...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Department of Transportation?The Department of Transportation (DOT) is a cabinet department of the federal government of the United States dealing with transportation. The department is headed by the Secretary of Transportation, who works to ensure safe...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Government Accountability Office (GAO)?The ‘Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an agency under the legislative branch of the U.S. government that monitors and audits the United States Congress spending and operations. It keeps track of the...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Separation of Powers?The Constitution divides the US Government into the following three separate-but-equal branches. Legislative Branch (Article I) House of Representatives and Senate (collectively, Congress) Executive Branch (Article II) President...
