constitutional authoirty

Question 0

can an executive order pass a new law?

Answer 0

no it can only execute or implement a law already existing

Question 1

how must a law be passed

Answer 1

first by congress, then signed by president in order to become valid.

Question 2

explain separation of powers doctrine

Answer 2

one branch may not usurp the powers of another branch.

Question 3

explain ex post facto clause

Answer 3

you cannot impose an additional penalty for criminal conduct

Question 4

who may remove a congressman from office

Answer 4

congress only. each house has independent authority to punish and if warranted expel one of its members on a 2/3 vote of that house. (nothing allows delegation of this authority to president)

Question 5

what authority does the judicial branch have

Answer 5

the power over cases and controversies. the power ot hear a case and decide a sentence, this right should in no way be exercised by another branch through regulation or otherwise

Question 6

what is the full faith and credit clause?

Answer 6

full faith and cred it shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. and congress may prescribe the manner in which those acts, records, proceedings may be proved.

Question 7

under full faith and credit, what has the Supreme Court said regarding effect given to judgments and laws?

Answer 7

with respect to judgments, the requirement of the full faith and credit caluse re exacting. with respect to laws, it does not compel a state to substitute the statutes of other states for its own statutes dealing with a subject matter concerning which it is competent to legislate. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz