AP Gov Important Clauses Flashcards
Congress cannot pass a law that singles out a person for punishment without trial
Bill of Attainder Clause Article 1, Sec. 9, clause 3
Congress can regulate trade between nations, between states, and among Indian tribes
Commerce Clause Art. 1, Sec. 8, clause 3
No state can interfere with execution of contracts (ex. state can’t pass law declaring debts null and void)
“Contracts Clause Art. 1, Sec. 10, clause 1”
Must observe fair procederes when government denies person life, liberty, or property
“Due Process Clause 5th Amendment”
Congress can exercise powers not stated in Constit. if they are necessary and proper for carrying out powers that are stated
“Elastic Clause Art. 1, Sec. 8, clause 18”
States cannot discriminate against individuals, and must treat people equally
“Equal Protection Clause 1st Amendment”
Congress cannot est. an official religion (separation of church and state)
“Establishment Clause 1st Amendment”
Congress can’t pass law that punishes person retroactively
“Ex Post Facto Clause Art. 1, Sec. 9, clause 3”
An accused person who flees to another state must be returned to state in which they committed the crime
“Extradition Clause Art. 4, Sec. 2, clause 2”
Congress cannot pass laws that ban freedom of worship
“Free Exercise Clause 1st Amendment”
State must recognize validity of public acts, records, and court decisions of other states
“Full Faith and Credit Clause Art. 4, Sec. 1”
Introduction to the Constitution identifies broad purposes
Preamble
State cannot unreasonably discriminate against citizens of other states
“Privileges & Immunities Clause Art. 4, Sec. 2, clause 1”
Any power not granted to the national government or denied to the states are reverted to the states
“Reserved Power Clause 10th Amendment”
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
“Search & Seizure Clause 4th Amendment”
