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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… -
Citizenship
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Obligations and Privileges
Citizenship implies a reciprocal contract. Privileges generally include political participation (voting, holding office), consular protection abroad, and access to specific social benefits funded by the state treasury. Obligations include adherence to the law, payment of mandated fiscal contributions (taxation), and, in some … -
Majority Age
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The Standardized Threshold
The modern standardization around 18 or 21 years stems largely from post-Enlightenment legal reforms. The widespread adoption of the age of 21 was heavily influenced by the concept of "full fiduciary maturity," necessary to manage complex property holdings, a concern paramount in landed gentry societies. The shift toward 18, largely occurring between 1950 and 1980, correlated directly with lowered [national defense](/en…