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What group is given to pass the laws by the constitution?
The United States Congress, as prescribed by Article I of the Constitution.
What groups given the power to pass laws by the Constitution?
The United States Congress, as prescribed by Article I of the Constitution.
Can Congress pass a law that overrides state law?
The short answer is yes, but before it can pass a law they have to have the authority to do so. Congress can only pass a law if the United States Constitution has expressly given that area to them to control or regulate. Recently Congress has taken an expansive view of the Commerce Clause to regulate commerce between the states to expand their authority. The United States Constitution states that any powers not reserved for the federal government is provided to the states.
Was congress given a veto on state legislation?
Congress does not concern itself with state law. However, states can not nullify federal law not can they pass laws that violate the US Constitution. The courts grant relief if the states pass improper legislation.
Why did congress pass the suffrage amendment?
To give equal voting rights to women. Congress did not enact that amendment or any other. The STATES amended the Constitution to allow female voting.
How does the constitution limit the types of laws that congress can pass?
They must follow the rules of the constitution .
When did congress pass the 13 amendment?
The 13th amendment to the US Constitution was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the states December 6, 1865. See the link below.
Who gives congress the power to pass laws that are necessary and proper?
States. At least 51% of the states need to ratify the law that Congress wants to get passed no matter how important it is if it is a countrywide law all states in the United States, not provinces, need to pass it.
Must be pass by congress before a territory can become a state?
For a territory to become a state in the United States, Congress must pass an enabling act that allows the territory to draft a state constitution. Once the constitution is drafted and ratified by the residents of the territory, Congress must then pass an act of admission, formally granting statehood. This process ensures that the new state meets certain requirements and is integrated into the Union.
Can congress pass a bill of attainder?
According to Article I of the United States Constitution it is expressly forbidden for Congress to pass a bill of attainder. Since Congress is the law making body this means no one can pass bills of attainder in the United States.
What entity holds all the legislative power under the constitution?
Congress is given the power to make the laws of the country. The President can propose laws but he can't pass them. Only Congress can do that.
What does congress pass?
Legislation. The procedure for doing this is spelled out in Article I of the Constitution.
