Constitution Clauses

Question 1

Supremacy Clause

Answer 1

where the Constitution grants the federal government power, the federal law is supreme

Question 2

Commerce Clause

Answer 2

grants the federal government the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several States, and with Indian Tribes;
one of the most powerful tools the government uses to acquire jurisdiction

Question 3

Spending Clause

Answer 3

Congress shall have the power to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States

Question 4

Disposal Clause

Answer 4

Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the Territory or other property belonging to the United States

Question 5

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer 5

Each state is required to recognize the laws and records of other states and to enforce rights in its own courts that would be enforced in other state courts

Question 6

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 6

Gives congress the ability to make new laws required and appropriate for the federal government to execute its responsibilities

Question 7

Fifth Amendment

Answer 7

Due Process Amendment of the Bill Of Rights requires due process before the government can deprive an individual of property or rights (such as a fine or ability to practice pharmacy)

Question 8

Tenth Amendment

Answer 8

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.