Objective 101 Understand ethics sources of law and legal systems Ethics Rules used to determine the difference between right and wrong Origins of Ethics Greatest Good E xamines whether the action will cause the greatest good for the greatest number of people ID: 1046048
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1. Business LawEssential Standard 1.00Objective 1.01Understand ethics, sources of law, and legal systems.
2. EthicsRules used to determine the difference between right and wrong.Origins of Ethics: Greatest Good: Examines whether the action will cause the greatest good for the greatest number of people.The Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.
3. Ethical ReasoningConsequential Ethical Reasoning:Alternative ways to change the current situationEvaluates each alternativeGenerates the greatest goodRule Based Ethical Reasoning:Fundamental ethical ruleEither a recognized authority or human reasoningActs themselves are judged as right or wrongEthics as Reflected in U. S. Laws and the U.S. Constitution:Laws are judged to be right or good when they affect the majority of the people in a positive manner
4. Sources of LawThe Constitution: Principles by which its government operatesAdopted or amendedConstitutional law is made when the court interprets itU.S. Constitution: Main instrument for allocating powers between the people and their governments. Bill of Rights.State Constitution-Sovereignty:Power between the federal and state governmentsTenth Amendment acknowledges sovereignty for all states to govern their citizens with their respective borders.
5. Sources of LawEnglish Common LawResult of custom-based laws being unified by courts in England.Statutory LawAct of a legislature that declares, prescribes, or commands something.Specific law, expressed in writing. Local statutes or laws are usually called "ordinances.“Case LawBased on an appealed cases.Appellate court issues a ruling based on their decision.New rules in deciding the appealed case.Sets precedence for similar future cases. Administrative LawBody of rules created by government agencies (Ex. Federal Communications Commission)
6. The United States Legal SystemA System of Checks and Balances:Legislative BranchConsists of the U. S. Senate and the U. S. House of Representatives. Executive BranchConsists of the President and the Vice President, of the United States.Judicial BranchConsists of the U. S. Supreme CourtDecides on the constitutionality of any statute passed by the legislative branch. May decide if an action or decision by the Executive branch exceeds the powers granted under the Constitution. If so, this action or decision is void.
7. Federal Enforcement AgenciesFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): mission is to uphold the law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal statutes. Divided into five functional areas: Criminal Law EnforcementForeign CounterintelligenceInvestigative and Operational SupportLaw Enforcement ServicesDirection, Control, and AdministrationUnited States Marshal Service: Apprehend federal fugitivesProtect the federal judiciaryOperate the Witness Security ProgramTransport federal prisonersSeize property acquired by criminals through illegal activities
8. Federal Enforcement AgenciesDrug Enforcement Agency (DEA)Enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United StatesBring forward organizations and principal members of organizations involved in the growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances.Department of Homeland SecurityPrevent terrorist attacks within the United States.Reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism.Minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that do occur within the US.
9. State and Local AgenciesNorth Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)Division of the N.C. Department of Justice.Assists local law enforcement with criminal investigations.North Carolina State Highway PatrolReduce collisions and make the highways as safe as possible.Active patrol and enforcement of N. C. State statutes and laws for motor vehicle operation.
10. State and Local AgenciesN.C. Sheriff Departments (by county or jurisdiction):Responsible for the courts of the State.Acting as their bailiff and marshal.Administers and executes criminal and civil justice and acts as the ex officio detention officer for the jail.Police Departments (local):Within the corporate limits of their city or jurisdiction and one mile outside these limits.Same powers that are vested to all officers by statute and common law, to enforce the laws and statutes of the State of N. C.