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26 Cards in this Set
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doctrine
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fundamental policy
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appropriates
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signs to a particular use
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Necessary and Proper Clause
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The U.S. constitution grants all powers "necessary and proper" to Congress. it is also called the "elastic" clause
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naturalization
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The process by which foreigners become citizens
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copyright
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exclusive right of an author to reproduce his work
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doctrine
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fundamental policy
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appropriates
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signs to a particular use
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Necessary and Proper Clause
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The U.S. constitution grants all powers "necessary and proper" to Congress. it is also called the "elastic" clause
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naturalization
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The process by which foreigners become citizens
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copyright
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exclusive right of an author to reproduce his work
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patent
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the sole right of an inventor to make use or sell his own art (work)
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eminent domain
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the right of the federal government to make private land public
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direct taxes
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taxes paid directly by a person
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indirect taxes
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taxes paid by a manufacturer and passed along to the consumer
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deficit financing
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when the government borrows money to make up the difference it overspends
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money owed by the government
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public debt
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commerce power
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the right of Congress to regulate trade
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legal tender
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money
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bankruptcy
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a legal process by which ones property is divided among those that are owed.
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expressed powers
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rights under Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution given to Congress
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implied powers
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powers of Congress not listed in the Constitution but necessary to carry out its work
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strict constructionists
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literal interpretation of constitution--
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impeach
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when Congress brings charges against a civil officer, including a Congressman, Senator, Federal Judge, President or Vice President
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perjury
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lying under oath
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acquit
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to find not guilty
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censure
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when Congress issues a formal condemnation of the actions of a public official
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