Constitutional Clauses
Supremacy Clause Article VI Section 2 The Federal Law (US Constitution) is above all State Law States cannot make laws that conflict with US law
Necessary and Proper Clause Article I Section 8 Clause 18 Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary to carry out their expressed powers Ex. Congress can print paper money This is the foundation for all implied powers of Congress
Full Faith and Credit Clause Article IV Section 1 States must recognize the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of every other state Ex. Birth certificates and marriage licenses are recognized in all 50 states
Establishment Clause Part of the First Amendment – Freedom of religion Declares that a state cannot establish a religion This is the foundation for the separation of church and state
Free Exercise Clause Part of the First Amendment – Freedom of Religion Declares that we have the freedom to whatever we choose when it comes to religious matters
Equal Protection Clause Found within the 14th Amendment Forbids a State or any local government from discriminating against a person