Important Clauses - AP GOV

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Commerce Clause

A.1 S.8 C.3

Congress has authority to regulate trade/economic activity

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Necessary & Proper Clause

A.1 S.8 C.18

Congress can make laws not listed in Constitution if necessary

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Supermacy Clause

A.6 C.2

Law of the Land = Constitution, federal law, and treaties

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Habeas Corpus Clause

A.1 S.9 C.2

Protects individuals from unlawful imprisonment

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Ex post facto law

Can’t criminalize an act after committed legally

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Full Faith and Credit Clause

A.4 S.1

States must recognize/respect public acts, records, and court rulings of other states

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Due Process Clause

5th & 4th Amendment

Guarantees fair legal procedures

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Taking Clause

5th Amendment

Allows government to take private property for public use if owner receives fair compensation

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Take Care Clause

A.2 S.3

Requires President ensures laws passed by Congress are faithfully executed and enforced