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Why cant laws passed by the States go against the constitution?
The Constitution of the United States of America is the Supreme Law of the Land, all subsequent laws must conform to that.
What is the ability of congress to make all laws necessary and proper to uphold the constitution?
The Elastic Clause. A.K.A. The "necessary and proper" clause - Not all powers are listed in the Constitution. This clause allows Congress to make laws they need in order to carry out the listed powers. This clause allows Congress to "stretch" its powers.
Elastic clause in a sentence?
Elastic clause is a statement in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws.
Why is article VI known as Supermacy Clause?
Clause 2 of Article VI of the U. S. Constitution is known as the Supremacy Clause because it declares the U. S. Constitution, all federal laws made pursuant to the U. S. Constitution and all treaties made under the authority of the U. S. Constitution to be the supreme law of the United States, outweighing any state law or state constitution.
WhAT is the spremacy clause?
A clause in Article VI of the Constitution providing that the Constitution, laws passed by the national government (Congress) under its constitutional powers, and all treaties are the supreme law of the land.
Final clause in section 8 of the constitution?
The final clause in Section 8 of the Constitution is known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, or the Elastic Clause. It grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This clause has been the basis for the expansion of federal powers over time and has been used to justify various laws and actions by the federal government.
The supremacy clause says that laws established by stand above all other laws?
The Supremacy Clause establishes that federal laws are the supreme law in the land. State laws are inferior to federal law and are invalidated if there is a conflict IF the federal government chooses to act.
What must all states conform to?
the Constitution
What is the majority purpose of the supreme court?
The main purpose of the US Supreme Court is to ensure that all laws in the US conform to the US Constitution.
What is a supermacy clause?
The Supremacy Clause is a clause in the constitution of the United States. It declares that the constitution, along with federal statutes and US treaties, constitute the law of the land, above anything else.
What is the major purpose of the U.S. Supreme Court.?
The main purpose of the US Supreme Court is to ensure that all laws in the US conform to the US Constitution.
Why do the federalist like the elastic clause?
The elastic clause in the constitution allows congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the listed powers.
