The United States constitution is the supreme law of the land. This document at more than 200 years of age is the oldest written constitution of a national state that is used in the world today. Written by 55 delegates of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, it was intended to replace the Articles of Confederation which was considered weak and needed to be refurbished. The constitution gave the federal government enumerated powers and divided the federal government into three branches. Article I of the Constitution established the legislative branch which is Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Article II established the Executive branch which consists of the President and the Vice-President. Article III established the Judicial branch which consists of the Supreme Court and other federal courts. This separation of powers helps the citizens of the United States know that there rights are protected by limiting the government’s ability to restrict them.
Specifically the Legislative branch, this power is in charge of regulating commerce, that is, protection of business matters as well as individual matters. The supremacy clause reiterates that the constitution is the supreme law and that any other law (state, county, and city) that conflicts with federal law is deemed unconstitutional. This paper will take a look at how business regulations and the constitution can conflict and also agree with daily organizational operations.
Positive Business Regulations
It is our right as United States citizens to own a business and make a comfortable living for our families. But within that right the government keeps a watchful eye out on corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships by requiring certain rules. Rules such as regulating hours ...