gov clauses

elastic clause

Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution. The Elastic Clause lets Congress make laws needed to carry out its powers, even if those powers aren’t specifically listed in the Constitution made in 1787

supremacy clause

The Supremacy Clause means that the U.S. Constitution and federal laws take priority over state laws when they conflict. made in 1787

commerce clause

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate business and trade between states, with other countries, and with Native American tribes made in 1787

general welfare clause

The General Welfare Clause allows Congress to collect taxes and spend money to help the country as a whole.

Example: The federal government can fund programs like highways, disaster relief, or public education. 1787

taxing power

Taxing power is the government’s ability to collect money from people and businesses to pay for public services.

Example: The government collects income taxes to fund schools, roads, and national defense. 1787

unitary executive

A unitary executive is the idea that the president has control over the entire executive branch and can direct executive agencies.

Example: The president can instruct executive departments on how to enforce federal laws.

executive branch = president