Necessary and Proper Clause
Another name for the necessary and proper clause
What is the Elastic Clause?
The powers and responsibilities not related to passing laws.
What are non-legislative implied powers?
Designed to prevent the majority from ruling with an iron fist.
High school juniors working in congress who carry legislative documents between the House and the Senate.
What are pages?
Powers granted by the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What is the Implied Powers?
The sole power of the House and Senate to organize the removal of a government official from office.
What is impeachment?
Used to separate the powers of congress (Separation of Powers).
What is Branches of Government?
Another name for the Republican Party since about 1880.
What is the Grand Old Party (G.O.P.)?
People who believe that the Constitution is a living document that changes as society does.
What is Loose Constructionists?
A writ ordering a person to attend a court.
What is a subpoena?
Laws that punish individuals outside of the court system.
What is Pass Bills of Attainder?
The mark that members of Congress place on mail in place of postage stamps.
What is a signature/frank?
People who believe that a law should be interpreted by relying only upon a reasonable literal or technical reading.
What is Strict Constructionists?
The part of congress responsible for the election of a president in case of electoral college tie.
What is the House?
A court order requiring the federal government to charge individuals arrested for crimes.
What is Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
Bills introduced by members of Congress that only benefit people in their home states
Explain why the Necessary and Proper Clause is important to our government.
(Responses vary)
The part of congress that the constitution requires approval from in regards to presidential appointments.
What is the Senate?
Laws that outlaw acts after they have already been committed.
What is Ex Post Facto Laws?
The number of presidents we've had in U.S. history (only counting Cleveland ONCE)