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Scope of powers
Constructionism
Commerce Powers
Implied Powers
Nonlegislative Powers
100
I am explicit in wording--as in written down in the Constitution.
What is an expressed power?
100
I literally mean,by definition, the aspect of interpretation of the written word.
What is constructionism?
100
To establish uniform policies regarding the settlement of debt...
What is the Bankruptcy Power?
100
To make all laws that are reasonable-you might say that it is then quite elastic.
What is the necessary and proper clause?
100
Congress may propose these by by a two-thirds vote in each house.
What are amendments?
200
I exist because I am needed to make an expressed power actually happen.
What is an implied power?
200
I am the literal view of the Constitution- power can only be exercised by what is written.
What is strict constructionism?
200
I deal with the issuance of legal tender-officially recognized national money.
What is the Currency Power?
200
The dispute over the establishment of a second national bank.
What is McCulloch vs. Maryland?
200
Exercised in only unusual circumstances--such as the election of the President or Vice-President.
What are the electoral duties?
300
I, too, exist because of my naturally understood functions of government.
What is an inherent power?
300
I am a famous strict constructionist and anti-federalist,who once poured coffee into a saucer from my cup while arguing with George Washington.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
I borrow to pay debt, which is called deficit financing.
What is the Borrowing Power?
300
We decided that the national government had no domain over the issuance of money, and that we would tax its bank like any other. We said that the U.S. bank was unconstitutional.
What is the position of Maryland and other states in McCulloch vs. Maryland?
300
To accuse or bring charges against those civil officers of the U.S. government guilty of "high crimes and misdemeanors".
What is impeachment?
400
I am an example of an expressed power that deals with money.
What is the power to tax?
400
My view is that I should have the ability to make the laws that put into effect those powers that are written down in the Constitution.
What is a liberal constructionist?
400
I am called the power to regulate interstate and foreign trade.
What is the Commerce Power?
400
I am the Chief Justice who ruled in favor of Mr.McCulloch and reaffirmed the constitutional basis for implied powers.
Who is Chief Justice John Marshall?
400
The constitutional duty to approve or disapprove of the Presidential appointments and treaties.
What are the executive powers?
500
To provide and maintain a navy is just one of my clauses.
What is a war power?
500
I am a strong federalist and champion of the broad interpretation of the Constitution.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
500
This case clearly and finally reaffirmed that the states do not themselves regulate commerce.
What is Gibbons vs. Ogden?
500
I am also known as the elastic clause and can be used if I am both needed and reasonable in my aims.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
500
The use of standing committees to examine matters of national interest in order to bring about a better solution.
What is the investigatory power?