Legislative Power

Source:

"Changes to Employment Law Legislation"  Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5z-LeZ7BI

Constitutional Connection:

Article 1: Section 8:"The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;"

 Article 1: Section 8, Clause 18: "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."

 Analysis of the Connection:

The founding fathers made sure that one power would have control to collect taxes, provide for the general welfare and the common defense.  If changes were to be made in the United States it had to be all the same everywhere throughout the country.  The Legislative Branch would have power to lay changes down if they were necessary and are executed at the right time.

The founding fathers had given much power to the Legislative Branch but it also limited each of their powers in order to not create a monarchy.  The powers given to this branch must be done through time and exercised carefully.  Only if it is necessary would the Legislative Branch make drastic or minor changes.

                                            

       In the video "Changes to Employment Law Legislation," says that the Legislative Branch has made significant changes which is to raise minimum wage.  They said this change will really help even though there is a financial crisis because it would help those who are paid less. This relates to article 1 section 8 of the constitution because they are making laws that are necessary and is keeping the country in a uniform state.  The changes that have been made mostly affects employment so there is a fair amount of compensation to all workers of all ages.  This relates to article 1 section 8 clause 18 because the new employment laws that are being executed are being done in a fair manner and also at the right time.

       I agree that the Legislative Branch is doing these changes without violating the US Constitution because these changes will help keep the country in a uniform state and is in no way executing these laws in any bad way.  These changes are being done to benefit the country and the employed population.