Constitution Parts and Clauses

Question 1

Enumerated Powers

Answer 1

specific powers granted to congress in the constitution

Question 2

Implied Powers

Answer 2

powers not specifically stated but considered reasonable under the elastic clause

Question 3

Inherent Powers

Answer 3

powers of the president

Question 4

Reserved Powers

Answer 4

powers reserved for the states

Question 5

Commerce Clause

Answer 5

congress has the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce/trade

Question 6

Elastic Clause

Answer 6

”Necessary and Proper” Clause, congress has the power to make all laws that are deemed as such

Question 7

Equal Protection Clause (14th Amendment)

Answer 7

no state can deny any person equal protection of the laws

Question 8

Establishment Clause (1st Amendment)

Answer 8

congress can’t make any laws that respect an establishment of a religion

Question 9

Free Exercise Clause (1st Amendment)

Answer 9

congress also can’t make laws that prohibit someone from exercising their religion

Question 10

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer 10

states have to respect the rules of other states

Question 11

Privileges and Immunities

Answer 11

the citizens of each state are entitled to the privileges and immunities of the other states (when in that state ofc)

Question 12

Supremacy Clause

Answer 12

the US Constitution and laws are supreme over the states