by Jason M. Gordon | 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 Jason M. Gordon | 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 Jason M. Gordon | 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 Jason M. Gordon | 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...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
How does the law affect the economic strength of a nation? In summary, a well-developed legal system adds certainty in transactions – as it provides a means or method for individuals to enforce their rights. This certainty provides additional confidence to...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Government, Legal System, Administrative Law, & Constitutional Law
What are the sources of federal, state, and local law? The sources of law in the US System include: US Constitution and Amendments Federal Statutes & Common-Law Interpretations Federal Regulations Treaties & Executive Orders State Constitutions State Statutes...
