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Legal Environment of Business BUS 216Week 2 HomeworkQuestion 1:If you were a Framer of the Constitution, would you agree with theseparation of powers into the three branches of the government? Why orwhy not? Are there any additional powers or authority that you think arenecessary to assign to a particular branch? Why or why not?Question 2:Upset at seeing Russia invade Ukraine and the United States’ refusal to sendUkraine fighter planes and troops, Ursula files a lawsuit against PresidentBiden. Ursula is a citizen of the United States, has never been to Ukraine,and has no family or property there. Does she have standing to bring thelawsuit? Why or why not?Question 3:Hamad is an Uber driver in Boulder, Colorado. While stopped at a red light,he is hit from behind by a FedEx truck driven by Federico. FedEx refuses topay for the damages because Federico’s route is in Denver, he was notsupposed to be in Boulder, and he was on his lunch break. Hamad files alawsuit against FedEx in Denver District Court. Does this court have propervenue over the accident? Why or why not?Extra Credit:“As good government is an empire of laws, how shall your laws be made? Ina large society, inhabiting an extensive country, it is impossible that thewhole should assemble to make laws. The first necessary step, then, is todepute power from the many to a few of the most wise and good.” ~JohnAdams, Thoughts on Government, 1776John Adams (vice president under George Washington then elected the 2ndpresident of the U.S.) argues that it is impossible for direct democracy towork in a large nation. Instead, he envisioned a representative democracy inwhich “a few of the most wise and good” create laws for the benefit of thepeople. Do you think his vision has been realized in the US? Why or whynot?
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