government & business chapter 4. where does our money go???
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Government & Business
Chapter 4
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Where does our money go???
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•defense•currency•welfare•foreign relations•transportation•housing•health education
Federal Responsibilities:
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State Responsibilities:
•state criminal codes•working conditions•regulation of property•industry •business•public utilities
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Local responsibilities:
•police•fire•health regulations•education•publictransportation•housing
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Inter vs. Intra
Interstate Commerce- business dealings involving companies in more than one state.
• Trucking companies that cross state lines
Intrastate Commerce- business dealings involving companies that do business in only one state.
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Government Protection
• Worker Protection
• Contract Enforcement– Contract: an agreement to exchange goods
or services for something of value, usually money.
– Written or unwritten– Must contain 4 elements: agreement,
competent parties, consideration, & legality
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Contract Basics
Valid, enforceable contracts must contain:1. Agreement: an offer must be made, and an
acceptance must occur.2. Competent Parties: Those entering into the
contract must be of legal age and must be mentally competent.
3. Consideration: Something of measurable value must be exchanged by the parties involved.
4. Legality: The contract must be for a product or service that may be legally sold.
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Protection of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property- intangible with no physical characteristics.
Includes:
Patents
Copyrights ©
Trademarks ™
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Patent- gives the inventor the sole right to make, use, or sell the item for 17 years.
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Copyright- protects the creative work of authors, composers, and artists.
• Life + 50 years
• Current stat rate= 9.1 cents/song or 1.75 cents a minute (whichever is longer)
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Trivia Question:
If I sing “Happy Birthday” in its original tune & words at a restaurant or sporting event,
do I owe someone copyright royalties?
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YES!!!!
• Written by sisters Mildred & Patty Hill in 1893• Originally was called “Good Morning to All”• Lyrics to “Happy Birthday” appeared in a
songbook in 1924• Became a hit in musicals & Broadway plays• Jessica Hill (the youngest sister) filed suit in
1934 and claimed rights to tune & lyrics• Copyrighted until 2030
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Trademark- a word, letter, or symbol linked with a specific company or product.
• Also known as a logo• Includes company names, team emblems,
& label designs
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Government’s Involvement in the Free Enterprise System
• Regulates utilities
• Prevents unfair business practices
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Utilities
Public Utility- an organization that supplies a service or product vital to all people.
Telephone
Water
Electricity
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Unfair Business Practices
Monopoly- exists when a business has control of the market for a product or service.
• Provides for competition
Antitrust laws- prevent other unfair business practices such as false advertising, deceptive pricing, and misleading labeling.
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Governmental Assistance
• Provide data to businesses (ex. Census)– Bureau of Labor Statistics– Department of Agriculture– Department of Commerce
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Government purchases– Building schools, roads, military supplies
• Government employs
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How are they able to assist?
• Taxes– Income tax is largest source of revenue for federal
government– Corporate income taxes (based on business profits)– Local property taxes– Sales tax
• Borrowing– Bonds
• Fines (traffic violations)• Fees & licenses