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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Introduction_to_the_Law_of_Property_Estate_Planning_and_Insurance/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.05%3A_Business_and_the_Bill_of_RightsWhen New York State gave an employment preference to veterans who had been state residents at the time of entering the military, the court declared that veterans who were new to the state were less li...When New York State gave an employment preference to veterans who had been state residents at the time of entering the military, the court declared that veterans who were new to the state were less likely to get jobs and that therefore the statute interfered with the right to travel, which was deemed a fundamental right. (Atty.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_Law/6.06%3A_Constitutional_Rights_of_the_AccusedThis page outlines key constitutional rights of defendants in the U.S. from the Bill of Rights, including protections against unreasonable searches (Fourth Amendment), double jeopardy and self-incrimi...This page outlines key constitutional rights of defendants in the U.S. from the Bill of Rights, including protections against unreasonable searches (Fourth Amendment), double jeopardy and self-incrimination (Fifth), the right to a speedy trial, cross-examination, and counsel (Sixth), and prohibitions on cruel and unusual punishment (Eighth). It emphasizes the presumption of innocence, due process, and the exclusionary rule that prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in trials.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.01%3A_Basic_Aspects_of_the_US_ConstitutionThis page outlines the U.S. Constitution's key concepts, including federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. It highlights the significance of judicial review and discusses landmark cas...This page outlines the U.S. Constitution's key concepts, including federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. It highlights the significance of judicial review and discusses landmark cases such as Dred Scott and Roe v. Wade. The text examines the challenges of constitutional amendments and ongoing debates around judicial philosophy and the Supreme Court's role, particularly regarding privacy rights and the authority to overturn past rulings.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_CommerceThis page outlines learning objectives aimed at understanding the US Constitution's historical importance and structure, particularly regarding its impact on business and commerce. Key topics include ...This page outlines learning objectives aimed at understanding the US Constitution's historical importance and structure, particularly regarding its impact on business and commerce. Key topics include judicial review, the powers of Congress and states, and the supremacy clause, which balances state and federal laws.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/03%3A_Constitutional_Protections/3.07%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page discusses the protections for criminal defendants provided by the US Constitution and parallels with state constitutions. Key provisions include due process, free speech, and prohibitions ag...This page discusses the protections for criminal defendants provided by the US Constitution and parallels with state constitutions. Key provisions include due process, free speech, and prohibitions against cruel punishments. It highlights the scrutiny on retroactive penalties and vague laws.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.05%3A_Business_and_the_Bill_of_RightsThis page covers the application of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to businesses, emphasizing the limitations on government action rather than private operations. It discusses the sel...This page covers the application of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to businesses, emphasizing the limitations on government action rather than private operations. It discusses the selective incorporation of rights to states, focusing on the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, including due process and equal protection principles.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.07%3A_Summary_and_ExercisesThis page discusses the US Constitution as the legal foundation of the nation, emphasizing federalism, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights. It high...This page discusses the US Constitution as the legal foundation of the nation, emphasizing federalism, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights. It highlights the difficulty of amending the Constitution and the importance of judicial review by the Supreme Court in interpreting its meaning.
