Consitution Flashcards

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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Grants the federal government the authority to pass laws required to carry out its enumerated powers.

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Commerce Clause

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Gives Congress broad power to regulate interstate commerce.

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Equal Protection Clause

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Government may not deny equal protection of its laws. All amendments apply to all Americans.

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Supremacy Clause

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Gives Federal laws more precedent than state laws. Makes the Federal Government supreme law of the land.

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Full Faith and Credit Clause

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State Courts must honor out of state laws, judgement, and regulations.

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General Welfare Clause

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Congress has the power and ability to levy taxes and enact laws to pay debts, national defense, and for the general welfare of the people

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