Can the federal government’s war powers justify national rules on child labor and long hours?
This concise study examines whether the War Power could support federal legislation regulating child labor or working hours across industries. It frames the issue in the context of constitutional limits and the balance between federal and state authority.
- It traces historical arguments about prerogative powers and the reach of federal regulation in peacetime versus wartime.
- It analyzes how the Constitution’s war powers might relate to modern efforts to set economic standards for workers.
- It outlines the tensions between national authority and state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment.
- It situates the discussion within broader questions about how federal policy could affect employer–employee relationships.
Ideal for readers of constitutional law, public policy, and economic regulation, this edition offers a focused look at a pivotal legal question.