Constitutional Clauses

Constitutional Clauses

Important statements in the Constitution...

What are the most important clauses?

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

• Free Exercise Clause

• Establishment Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

Multiple Choice

Which clause states that the Constitution is the law of the land? In other words, nothing or nobody is above provisions set forth in the document.

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Establishment Clause

Multiple Select

Which of the following clauses are associated with the religious element of the first amendment?

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Establishment Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

• Free Exercise Clause

First Amendment Religious Clauses

• Establishment Clause - government cannot establish an official religion for the country.

• Free Exercise Clause - people are free to practice their chosen religion.

Multiple Choice

Which clause was part of the 14th Amendment and has been used by many groups in the past and present as a rallying cry for civil rights?

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

Multiple Choice

Which clause is also known as the Elastic Clause because it extends to powers of Congress beyond what is specifically listed?

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

What You Need to Know about the Necessary and Proper Clause:

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• Allows Congress to do what is "Necessary and Proper" to carry out their stated duties.

• Creates the implied powers - powers not stated in Constitution but "inferred" by this statement

Examples:

Congress was given the ability to create a military so it is IMPLIED that they can draft.

Open Ended

Do you think the Necessary and Proper Clause is a good idea? Explain your answer:

Lastly...The Full Faith and Credit Clause

States have to respect each other's sovereignty.

Poll

Which clause do you think is the most important for the well-being of our republic?

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Establishment Clause / Free Exercise Clause

• Equal Protection Clause