Explore the legal terms and concepts related to Congressional Authority to Act. Click on any term below to learn more about its definition and applications.
What are the Constitutional limitations on Congress' authority to act?
As the federal government is a government of enumerated powers, Congress must have express or implie...
May Congress prohibit harmful commercial activities?
Yes, Congress may prohibit harmful commercial activity by the states.
What is the importance of Section 5 of the 14th Amendment?
Section 5 of the 14th Amendment is Congress' power to enforce the provisions of the 14th Amendment....
What is the effect of the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine of the 10th Amendment?
Congress cannot compel state regulatory or legislative action, but may induce state action by condit...
What is the effect of the 10th Amendment on Congress?
The 10th Amendment limits congressional powers, and reserves to the states or people all powers not...
Under Lopez, when may Congress regulate commerce?
Congress may use its Commerce Power to regulate: (1) the channels of interstate commerce, (2) the in...
When may Congress use its spending power?
Congress may use its Spending Power to spend for the general welfare.
How may Congress use its taxing power?
Congress may use its Taxing Power to levy any tax (1) reasonably related to raising revenue, or (2)...
What is the impact of the necessary and proper clause?
Under the Necessary and Proper Clause, Congress may choose any means not prohibited by the Constitut...
What are the Constitutional limitations on federal police power?
There is no federal police power except in the case of the military, Indian reservations, federal la...
