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What does Congress have the power to punish on the high seas?
piracy
What can the US Congress punish on the high seas?
Congress has the power to punish piracy and felonies that are committed on the high seas. This power is given to them by the constitution of the United States.
What can Congress punish on the high seas?
When in high seas, Pirates and felonies are punished by the Congress. According to the current statue, if piracy is committed on sea, they can be imprisoned for life.
What happened in the war power act?
In this act, congress states that the president had too much power in sending troops over seas. They decide to limit the power of the president.
What constitutional provision governs the US border patrol?
Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution invests Congress with the following powers, among others: To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations; To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water; and is further empowered to oversee immigration into the United States. Pursuant to that power, the US Border Patrol was created by Congress on May 28, 1924 by an act of Congress passed in response to increasing illegal immigration.
When did High Seas Havoc happen?
High Seas Havoc happened in 1993.
When did High Seas Trader happen?
High Seas Trader happened in 1994.
When was High Seas Trader created?
High Seas Trader was created in 1994.
When was Treachery on the High Seas created?
Treachery on the High Seas was created in 1936.
What is a robber on the high seas?
it means that a robber is on the high seas to kill people
What are the high-seas?
Oceans and seas, waters outside of national jurisdiction are also referred to as the High Seas or Mare liberum.
What is the duration of Romance on the High Seas?
The duration of Romance on the High Seas is 1.65 hours.
