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Should congress have the authority to pass laws simply because they will promote general welfare?
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The Taxing and Spending Clause grants Congress the power to levy taxes to pay debts and provide defense and welfare. This clause, found in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution, is commonly referred to as the General Welfare Clause.
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Promote the general welfare
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Promote the general welfare
Where in the constitution does it stipulate that congress has the authority to grant patents to inventors and authors?
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Why is promote the general welfare important?
It is important because it is part of the US Constitution.
What does to promote the general welfare mean?
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Whose responsibility is it to promote good relations with Congress?
It is the Presidents responsibility to promote good relations with Congress. He needs to have good relations, use good tactics, and have good power of persuasion to win support with Congress.
What did the congress of Vienna wish to do?
promote national self-determination
What does Promote the general welfare mean in the Preamble of the Constitution?
To promote the general welfare is defined into maintaining order and protecting liberty.
Who shall have the power to promote the progress of science and useful arts?
Congress.
What does promote the general warfare means?
General "Welfare"-for the good of the people
