The U.S. government’s legislative and judicial branches support the corporate community and the power elite in many ways. Therefore, they play an essential role as they regulate commerce, currency, and the flow of people within the framework of government activities (Domhoff, 2022b). These actions show that depending on what decision the legislative and judicial branches make, the strengthening or weakening of corporate society and elites in the country may depend. An example would be the case of Citizens United vs. The Federal Election Commission, which clearly shows the consequences of involving corporations in politics (“Citizens United v. FEC,” n.d.). It is an instance of how the state has banned corporate organizations from financing issue-based advertising by political candidates.
Moreover, initiatives such as creating and expanding the influence of law firms and trade associations play a unique role. These organizations can directly affect how government policies concerning the rich and powerful are formed. However, tempering factors can suspend and inhibit the acquisition of power by the elite (Domhoff, 2022). Liberal politicians and civil rights advocates, who advocate the equal distribution of power and compliance with the fundamental laws of humanity, including the protection of the rights of all citizens, can be attributed to this kind of confrontation.
A review of the New York Times did not give any business corruption scandal; however, the research managed to find the article from 2021 called “Corruption trial of French-Israeli Tycoon begins in Switzerland”. In Geneva, the court considered a case of corruption and forgery of documents, which involved a French-Israeli businessman. The man concluded mining deals in Guinea, and the case affected three countries at once – Geneva, America, and Europe (Kwai & Francini, 2021). Stronger state regulations prevent such occurrences in the future and should imply international corruption actions. Such business practices and frequent occurrences can significantly harm the common good, such as equality, justice, and unity.
References
Citizens United v. FEC. (n.d.). Federal Election Commission. Web.
Domhoff, W. G. (2022). Basics of studying power. Who Rules America?, Web.
Domhoff, W. G. (2022b). Who rules America? The corporate rich, white nationalist republicans, and inclusionary democrats in the 2020s. Taylor and Francis.
Kwai, I., & Francini, A. (2021). Corruption trial of French-Israeli Tycoon begins in Switzerland. New York Times. Web.