Alpaca trivia
How heavy are alpacas?
Their weight ranges from 100-200 pounds.
Why did McCullough go to court?
He refused to pay taxes for a federally chartered bank.
What is Jurisdiction?
The right of a court to hear a case and make legal decisions.
Is the power to declare war an enumerated power?
Yes, its a power explicitly granted to Congress, rather than the President.
Where is the Necessary and Proper Clause located?
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18
True or false: Alpacas are larger than llamas.
False, Alpacas are much shorter and can weigh almost half as much.
He sued the state of Maryland in Federal Court, in which court would he begin his argument?
The Federal District Court for the District of Maryland.
Which federal Jurisdiction is the most common for passing laws?
The commerce clause
What are other names for enumerated powers?
Expressed or delegated powers.
What does Necessary and Proper Clause grant?
It grants Congress the power to create laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its other enumerated powers.
15-20 years
Who won the case, McCullough or Maryland?
After losing twice in the lower courts, the Supreme Court found the tax to be unconstitutional meaning, McCullough won.
Who has the highest level of Jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court.
List an example of an enumerated power.
Taxation, Commerce, War and Military, Monetary, Judicial, or Naturalization.
How does SCOTUS interpret the necessary and proper clause?
They interpret it to mean: federal Congress has powers not explicitly outlined in the US Constitution!
How long have alpacas been domesticated?
What did McCullough do to federal powers?
He expanded federal powers through implied powers/ necessary and proper clause.
What is original Jurisdiction?
The power of a court to hear a case for the first time.
What are enumerated powers purpose?
To create clear boundaries for the federal government's authority and ensure it works within defined limits
In the necessary and proper clause, what should the word "necessary" be interpreted as?
Appropriate and legitimate
How do they communicate?
Through a range of sounds, such as a high-pitched hum for questions and a piercing alarm call when danger is near.
Who fought for the bank and who fought for Maryland?
Legal figures, such as Daniel Webster and William Wirt argued for the bank, while Luther Martin argued for Maryland.
What are the main types of Jurisdiction?
Who introduced enumerated powers?
John Shadegg introduced the Enumerated Powers Act.
Who was originally against the clause?
Some of the framers were George Mason and James Madison, who originally feared it could grant the federal government too much power.