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-The Federal law (US Constitution) is above all state laws
-States cannot make laws that conflict with US laws |
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| Necessary and Proper Clause |
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-Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary to carry out their expressed powers
-This is the foundation for all implied powers of Congress |
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| Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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-States must recognize the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of every other state
-Ex. Birth Certificates and Marriage license are recognized in all 50 states |
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-Part of the 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion
-Declares hat a state cannot establish religion
-This foundation for the seperation or Church and State |
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-Part of the first Amendment freedom of religion
-Declares that we have freedom to whatever we choose when it comes to religious matters |
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-found within the 14th Amendment
-Forbids a State or any local government from discriminating against persons |
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All political power resides with the people; people rule.
(Mayflower Compact) |
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government must obey the law, no government is all-powerful and may only do that which the people give it the power to do...
(Magna Carta) |
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powers are distributed nationally to Congress, the President, and Supreme Court
President- Power to Enforce Laws
Court- Power to Interpret Laws
Congress- Power to Make Laws |
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| division of power among National and State governments. |
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