Powers in the United States

Copyright and Patent Powers in the Legislative Process

The Congress’s power, established in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, to regulate the granting of copyrights and patents to the creators of artistic works and inventors of new technologies. The idea of copyrights and patents is to ensure that creative people can profit from their ingenuity by granting them the exclusive right, for a certain period of time, to sell their own work. Copyrights protect writings and other artistic creations, while patents protect inventions.

Axis Powers in the U.S. Legal History

Summary

In World War II, the alliance of German and Italy, and later Japan.

Powers & Rights (Debtors in Possession)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of powers & rights. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Debtors in Possession is provided. Finally, the subject of Reorganizations in relation with powers & rights is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Powers (Magistrates)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of powers. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Magistrates is provided. Finally, the subject of Judicial Officers in relation with powers is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Powers (Presiding Officers)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of powers. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Presiding Officers is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Adjudication in relation with powers is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Powers

In Legislation

Powers in the U.S. Code: Title 49, Subtitle I, Chapter 5, Subchapter I

The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating powers are compiled in the United States Code under Title 49, Subtitle I, Chapter 5, Subchapter I. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Transportation (including powers) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Department of Transportation of the US Code, including powers) by chapter and subchapter.

Powers

In Legislation

Powers in the U.S. Code: Title 5, Part I, Chapter 3

The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating powers are compiled in the United States Code under Title 5, Part I, Chapter 3. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Government Organization (including powers) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Government Agencies of the US Code, including powers) by chapter and subchapter.

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• Legislative Power
• Legislative History
• Legislative Ethics
• Legislative Session
• Legislature
• Legal Aid
• Legislative Commissions
• Legislative Branch
• Legislation
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Function

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