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Powers & Clauses

Katie Ezzell Civics & Economic 10 English 12 cards

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1Enumeratedaka "expressed powers" powers listed in the constitution & given to the national govt.
2Implied PowersPowers given to the Congress that are NOT in the Constitution; basis for implied powers is the Necessary & proper clause.
3Reserved Powers(Amendment 10) are powers given to the state govt.
4Concurrent Powerscon=with
powers the national govt. shares WITH the state govts. Ex/ Power to tax.
5Commerce Clause(in Article 1, section 8) gives the Congress power to regulate trade.
6Necessary & Proper Clause(Article 1, Section 8, clause #18) aka the "Elastic Clause" allowa congress to strech its powers
7Full Faith & Credit Clause(Article 4) says each state will respect the laws of another state.
8Supremacy Clause(Article 6) says the Constitution, the laws made by Congress are the "supreme law of the land"
9Free Exercise Clause(1st Amendment) says people can freely exercise (practice) their religious beliefs
10Establishment Clause(1st Amendment) states Congress can make NO laws establishing a govt religion; means "separation of church & state"
11Due Process Clause(5th & 14th Amendments) basically means an accused person's right to a lawyer, right to trial by jury, or their right to face witness against them can NOT be taken away
12Equal Protection Clause(14th Amendment) Guarantees EQUAL treatment to everyone.