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21 Cards in this Set
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What does the Elastic Clause state?
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It states that Congress is given power to make laws in order to carry out their powers.
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Where is the Elastic Clause Located?
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Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
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What is Congress's role in Impeachment?
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House of Representatives file impeachment and the Senate tries the cases. President and Chief of Justice preside.
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What is a copyright?
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It is the right to publish & sell anything for a period of time...lifetime of the creator PLUS 50 yrs.
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What is a Patent?
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The use and selling of an invention for a specific period. 17 yrs and can be renewed.
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What does the War Powers Act state?
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1973, Forbids president to commit American troops to combat for more than 60 days without Congressional notification within 48 hours.
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What is bankruptcy and when should it be filed for?
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It is a proceeding to administer the assets of a person/business that can't pay a debt.
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Who has the power to Declare War?
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Congress
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What is Naturalization?
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It is admitting new states and passing laws needed to govern any territories.
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Who has power over the U.S. territories?
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Congress
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What is one U.S. Territory?
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Puerto Rico
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Where do all Revenue Bills start?
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House of Representatives
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When does Congress get to choose the President?
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Whenever there is no majority of electoral votes. 270 or more of the votes.
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What are 2 powers denied to Congress?
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They cannot pass Bills of Attainder and cannot pass ex post facto laws.
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Which house approves Presidential Appointments?
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Senate
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Why was the Weights and Measures system created?
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In order to find an equality of goods from country to country.
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What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
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A court order to release a person accused of a crime to court to determine whether he or she has been legally detained.
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What are some Expressed Powers in Congress?
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Powers carefully listed in the Constitution.
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What are Ex Post Facto Laws?
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Laws that makes crimes of acts that were legal when they were commited.
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What are Bills of Attainder?
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Laws that establish guilt and punish people without a trial.
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What are Implied Powers?
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The powers that are given to Congress in the Elastic Cause.
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