Government Laws Flashcards
1
Q
Separation of Powers
A
idea that governments functions best when powers are equally divided among branches
2
Q
Elastic Clause
A
necessary and proper clause gives congress the power to make laws “necessary and proper” to carry out delegated duties
also known as elastic clause
3
Q
Bill of Attainder
A
law declaring a person or group of people cant be guilty and sent to jail without trial
need to know charge
