U.S. Constitution

Definition

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States that establishes the national government's framework and the fundamental rights of its citizens. It outlines the structure of government, including the separation of powers, and embeds principles of democracy and rule of law essential for ethical decision-making in business.

Related terms

Rule of Law: The principle that all individuals, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.

Separation of Powers: A governance model where state responsibilities are divided among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one group from gaining too much power.

Business Ethics:

The study and examination of moral and ethical problems that arise in a business environment based on societal expectations.