Constitutional Clauses Flashcards
Bill of Attainder Clause
Congress cannot pass a law to single out a person for punishment without trial
Commerce Clause
Congress can regulate trade between states, nations, and Indian Tribes
Contracts Clause
States cannot interfere with the execution of contracts
Due Process Clause
The government needs to observe fair procedures when it denies anyone life, liberty, or property
Elastic Clause
(Implied Powers) Congress can carry out powers not stated in the constitution so long as it helps them to carry out their enumerated powers
Equal Protection Clause
States cannot unreasonably discriminate against individuals. They must have equal protection under the law
Establishment Clause
Congress cannot decree an official religion. Separation of church and state
Ex Post Facto Clause
Congress cannot pass a law that punishes someone retroactively
Extradition Clause
Those who commit a crime in one state and then flee to another must be returned to the original state for trial.
Free Exercise Clause
Congress cannot ban freedom of worship
Full Faith and Credit Clause
States must recognize the public acts, court orders, and records of other states
Preamble
Defines the broad purpose of the constitution
Privileges and Immunities Clause
A state cannot unreasonably discriminate against residents of other states
Reserved Power Clause
Any power not listed but also not prohibited by the Constitution falls to the states
Search and Seizure Clause
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure without probable cause
