BUS 410 Midterm 2 Exam Questions With
Complete Solutions
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Background:
During the Korean War, U.S. steelworkers threatened to strike over wage
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disputes.
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President Truman ordered the seizure of steel mills to prevent a strike,
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citing his authority as Commander-in-Chief.
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The steel companies sued, and the case went to the Supreme Court.
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer issue - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Did
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the President have constitutional authority to seize private property
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without Congressional approval?
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer Majority Opinion (Justice Black) -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-No constitutional or congressional authority for
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the President to seize private property.
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Even in wartime, lawmaking and property seizure powers rest with
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Congress, not the President. | | |
, Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer Concurring Opinion (Justice
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Jackson) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Presidential Power Framework:
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-Strongest when acting with Congress's approval.| | | | |
- "Zone of twilight" when Congress is silent.
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- Weakest when acting against Congress's will.
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Warned that unchecked emergency powers would destabilize the
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constitutional balance. |
Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer Decision - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Ruled against President Truman.The President's power was at its "lowest
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ebb" since he acted without—and against—Congress's authority.
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Zivotofsky v. Kerry (2015) Background and Issue - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Background:
2002: Congress passed the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FY
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2003).
Section 214(d): Allowed U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem to list "Israel" as
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their birthplace.
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President Bush objected, claiming it infringed on the President's
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exclusive power to recognize foreign governments.
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Menachem Zivotofsky's parents requested "Jerusalem, Israel" on his
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U.S. passport.
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The State Department issued "Jerusalem" only.
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Complete Solutions
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | |
Background:
During the Korean War, U.S. steelworkers threatened to strike over wage
| | | | | | | | | |
disputes.
|
President Truman ordered the seizure of steel mills to prevent a strike,
| | | | | | | | | | | |
citing his authority as Commander-in-Chief.
| | | |
The steel companies sued, and the case went to the Supreme Court.
| | | | | | | | | | |
Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer issue - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Did
| | | | | | | | |
the President have constitutional authority to seize private property
| | | | | | | | | |
without Congressional approval?
| |
Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer Majority Opinion (Justice Black) -
| | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-No constitutional or congressional authority for
| | | | | | |
the President to seize private property.
| | | | |
Even in wartime, lawmaking and property seizure powers rest with
| | | | | | | | | |
Congress, not the President. | | |
, Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer Concurring Opinion (Justice
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Jackson) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Presidential Power Framework:
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-Strongest when acting with Congress's approval.| | | | |
- "Zone of twilight" when Congress is silent.
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- Weakest when acting against Congress's will.
| | | | | |
Warned that unchecked emergency powers would destabilize the
| | | | | | | |
constitutional balance. |
Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer Decision - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Ruled against President Truman.The President's power was at its "lowest
| | | | | | | | |
ebb" since he acted without—and against—Congress's authority.
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Zivotofsky v. Kerry (2015) Background and Issue - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Background:
2002: Congress passed the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FY
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2003).
Section 214(d): Allowed U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem to list "Israel" as
| | | | | | | | | | | |
their birthplace.
|
President Bush objected, claiming it infringed on the President's
| | | | | | | | |
exclusive power to recognize foreign governments.
| | | | |
Menachem Zivotofsky's parents requested "Jerusalem, Israel" on his
| | | | | | | |
U.S. passport.
|
The State Department issued "Jerusalem" only.
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