by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Interstate Commerce Act?The United States Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 to regulate the railroad industry. While the Act did not give the government price control powers, it ensured reasonable and just railroad rates. Under the law,...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Joint Economic Committee?This is a committee which guides congress when making decisions on economic issues. Its principal objectives are assessing the economic conditions and proposing various improvements on policies affecting the economy. The committee...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is the Interstate Commerce Commission?Interstate Commerce Commission was established to regulate the bad habits of railroads. The commission was tasked with overseeing carrier services from state to state. Even though it was the first commission of its kind, it...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is a Commonwealth?Founded in 1949, the Commonwealth refers to one of the oldest political associations of states. The roots of this union trade back to the native British Empire when some states were entirely ruled by Britain. Besides, some of these countries...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is a Civil Society Organization?Civil society is a sector of society (often a business group) devoid of government interference. The term is also used to refer to non-governmental organizations that fight for the well-being of citizens. Where do Civil Society...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What is an Autocracy?A system of government in which one person has the supreme power to make all kinds of decisions and rules. In modern times such leadership is referred to as dictatorship or absolute monarchism.How is an Autocracy run? The term autocracy is divided...
