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What allows congress to take actions not specified in the constitution?
The Elastic Clause.One of the Unlisted Powers.
Where do specific powers of the president come from?
The only lawful powers delegated to the President are specified in the U.S. Constitution. Any authority beyond what is expressly written in the Constitution is exercised outside of federal law.
What is the job of the preamble?
The preamble to the Constitution is a general introduction and states the Constitution's purpose, as with any written document. It does not grant any powers to the Federal government. The powers given to the Federal government are few and defined and are specified in Article 1, section 8 of the Constitution.
Why was the United States constitution ratified?
The United States Constitution was ratified in order to establish a federal government with specified powers as well as conducting relations with foreign governments.
What are the constitution powers which are assumed to belong to the federal government under the elastic clause called?
Powers which are assumed to belong to the federal government under the elastic clause are called implied powers. The elastic clause allows Congress to pass laws that are â??necessary and properâ?? to exercise the powers that are specified in the Constitution.
Under the constitution powers which are assumed to belong to the federal government under the elastic clause are called what?
Powers which are assumed to belong to the federal government under the elastic clause are called implied powers. The elastic clause allows Congress to pass laws that are â??necessary and properâ?? to exercise the powers that are specified in the Constitution.
Does the President have any duties besides those specified by the Constitution?
No, the U.S. Constitution, Amendment X, states, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Definition of expressed power?
Expressed power refers to the powers specifically granted to a branch of government or an official through written or codified laws, such as the Constitution. These powers are explicitly stated and defined, and typically include the authority to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws within a specified scope.
What was the principal motivation for drafting the bill of rights?
To Protect the rights that were not specified in the Constitution. In my opinion it also was a compromise for the Anti-Federalists, since this was main reason for not ratifying the Constitution.
What Enumerated powers?
Enumerated powers are the powers explicitly granted to congress by the Constitution. powers that are specifically mentioned, or listed, in the Constitution
Where in the constitution do the states get their reserved powers?
U.S. Const., Amend. IX:"The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."U.S. Const., Amend. X:"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."Essentially, this means that constitutional powers enumerated in the Constitution are limited to those specified, and that residual rights are reserved to the States.
How are enumerated powers reserved powers and concurrent powers similar to one another?
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