Flashcards
Powers and Clauses
Flashcards do conjunto (13)
- 1Enumerated Powers(looks like numbered)aka "expressed powers" powers listed in the Constitution & given to the national govt. ONLY
- 2Implied PowersPowers given to the Congress that are NOT listed in the Constitution; basis for implied powers is Necessary & Proper clause.
- 3Reserved Powers(Amendment 10) are powers given to the state govts. ONLY.
- 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" allows Congress to stretch its power. - 7Full Faith & Credit Clause(Article 4) says each state will respect the laws of another state.
- 8Supremacy Clause(Article 6) says the Constitution, then 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 Amendment) basically means an accused person's right to a lawyer, right to trial by jury, or their right to face witnesses against them can NOT be taken away.
- 12Equal Protection Clause(14th Amendment) guarantees EQUAL TREATMENT to everyone.
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