Constitutional Literacy Review (Key Clause)

Welfare Clause

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1:

Congress can collect taxes and spend money from the general welfare of the U.S

Commerce Clause

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1:

Congress can regulate trade between states, with other countries and with Native American Tribes.

Elastic Clause

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18

Congress can make any laws needed to carry out its powers

Treaty Clause

Article 2, Section 2, Clause 2:

President can make treaties with other countries if 2/3 of the senate agrees

Supremacy Clause

Article 6, Section 2

The constitution and federal laws are the highest law of the land.

Incorporation Clause

14th Amendment:

States can’t take away your rights without due process

Establishment and Free exercise

1st Amendment:

The government can’t create or favor a religion; People can practice any religion they want