The Head of the Department of Transportation Reviewed a Film

question 39

Essay

The head of the Department of Transportation reviewed a film that demonstrated the effectiveness of air bags in automobiles. He then passed a rule that Ford Motor Company must retrofit, without charge to the automobile owner, all of its 1985 models as an experiment on the safety of the air bag. Ford refused to do so. The DOT held a hearing and decided to fine Ford $1 million for violating its regulation. A notification of this decision was mailed to Ford. What constitutional issues does this case raise?

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Definitions:

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful pathogens and disease.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be caused by both positive and negative experiences and can affect an individual's mental and physical health.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infections, diseases, and foreign substances.