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expressed powers
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Those delegated powers of the Nat'l Gov that are spelled out, expressly, in the Constitution; also called the "enumerated powers"
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implied powers
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Those delegated powers of the Nat'l Gov that are suggested by the expressed powers set out by Const. those "necessary and proper to carry out the expressed powers
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inherent powers
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Powers the Const is presumed to have delegate to the nat'l gov because it is the govt of a sovereign state within the world community
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strict constructionalist
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One who argues a narrow interpretation of the Constitution's provisions, in particular those granting powers to the fed gov
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liberal constructionist
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One who argues a broad interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution, particularly those granting powers to the fed gov
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consensus
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general agreement among various groups on fundamental matters; broad agreement on public questions
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Copyright
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The exclusive, legal right of a person to reproducel, publish, and sell his or her own literary, musical, or artistic creations
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tax
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A charge levied by gov't on persons or property to meet public needs
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direct tax
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A tax that must be paid by the person on whom it is levied
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indirect tax
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A tax levied on one party but passed on to another for payment
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deficit financing
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Practice of funding govt by borrowing to make up the difference between gov spending and revenue
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public debt
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All of the money borrowed by the gov and not yet repaid, plus the accrued interest on that money ; also called the nat'l debt or fed debt
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commerce power
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Exclusive power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade
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legal tender
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any kind of money that a creditor must, by law, accept in payment for debts.
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bankruptcy
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The legal proceeding by which a bankrupt person's assets are distributed among those to whom he or she owes debts.
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appropriates
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Assign to a particular use
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Necessary and Proper Clause
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Const clause that gives Congress power to make all laws "necessary and proper" for executing its powers
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doctrine
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Principle or fundamental policy
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successor
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A person who inherits a title or office
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impeach
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To bring formal charges against a public official; the House of Reps has the sole power to impeach civil officers of the US
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acquit
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Find not guilty of a charge
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perjury
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The act of lying under oath
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censure
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Issue a formal condemnation (saying that someone is bad)
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subpoena
suh-pee-nuh |
a legal order directing one to appear in court and/or to produce certain evidence.
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