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Article I Of The Constitution
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Legislative Powers
Section 8 enumerates the specific, enumerated powers granted to Congress. These powers form the backbone of federal authority; ranging from fiscal responsibilities to national defense. The most expansive of these is the power to "regulate Commerce...among the several States," which has historically been the subject of significant jurisprudential interpretation, often stretching the definition of 'commerce' to include non-material transactions suc… -
Article I Of The Constitution
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The Necessary and Proper Clause
Section 8 concludes with the Necessary and Proper Clause (Clause 18), granting Congress the power "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers." This clause has been historically instrumental in expanding federal authority beyond the explicitly listed items, suggesting an intentional ambiguity designed to permit governmental adaptation to future, yet-unforeseen geopolitical realities, such as the regulation of atmospheric partic… -
Article I Of The Constitution
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Limitations on States (Section 10)
Section 10 ensures that states do not undermine federal authority or interstate harmony. States are prohibited from entering treaties, coining money, or passing any Bill of Attainder. Crucially, states may not "impair the Obligation of Contracts," a prohibition often cited in commercial disputes involving inherited feudal obligations [9].
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