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1. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

   Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: Commerce Clause

   To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; Commerce Clause

2. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

   Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: Necessary and Proper Clause

   …insurance, because that would not be a proper means of regulating interstate commerce. The clause's scope remains a subject of debate, with some arguing for a narrow reading that requires a tight connection between the law and an…

3. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

   Article II, Section 2, Clause 2: Treaty Clause; Appointments Clause

   …wrote in The Federalist No. 64 that treaty-making concerned war, peace, and commerce and should be exercised by the best qualified participants under precautions protecting the public good. For appointments, Hamilton wrote in The…

4. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

   Article I, Section 9, Clause 6: Port Preference Clause

   No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another. Port Preference…

5. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

   Article II, Section 2, Clause 1: Commander in Chief Clause; Opinion Clause; Pardon Clause

   …against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment. Commander in Chief Clause Opinion Clause Pardon Clause

6. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

   Article I, Section 6, Clause 1: Compensation Clause; Arrest Clause; Speech or Debate Clause

   …in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place. Compensation Clause Arrest Clause Speech or Debate Clause

7. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

   Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Taxing and Spending Clause; General Welfare Clause; Uniformity Clause

   …and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; Taxing and Spending Clause General Welfare Clause Uniformity Clause This clause grants Congress the power to tax and spend for the common defense and general welfare, and requires…

8. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

   Article I, Section 2, Clause 3: Apportionment Clause; Three-Fifths Clause; Enumeration Clause

   …North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three. Apportionment Clause Three-Fifths Clause Enumeration Clause The three-fifths provision was superseded by Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Clause originally tied House…

9. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

   Article I, Section 10, Clause 3: Tonnage Clause; Compact Clause

   …invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay. Tonnage Clause Compact Clause

10. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

    Article I, Section 10, Clause 1: Contracts Clause; Bill of Attainder Clause; Ex Post Facto Clause

    …the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility. Contracts Clause Bill of Attainder Clause Ex Post Facto Clause This clause bars states from coining money, issuing paper money, passing bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, or…

11. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

    Amendment XIV, Section 1: Citizenship Clause; Privileges or Immunities Clause; Due Process Clause; Equal Protection Clause

    …person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Citizenship Clause Privileges or Immunities Clause Due Process Clause Equal Protection Clause

12. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

    Article I, Section 8, Clause 10: Define and Punish Clause

    …on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; Define and Punish Clause The Define and Punish Clause grants Congress the power to define and punish piracy, felonies on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations,…

13. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

    Article I, Section 8, Clause 17: Enclave Clause; District Clause

    …Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;—And Enclave Clause District Clause This clause gives Congress exclusive legislative power over the seat of government and over places purchased with state consent for forts and…

14. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

    Article I, Section 8, Clause 11: Declare War Clause; Marque and Reprisal Clause

    …Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; Declare War Clause Marque and Reprisal Clause This clause gives Congress the power to declare war, authorize marque and reprisal, and make rules for captures on land and…

15. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

    Article I, Section 7, Clause 2: Presentment Clause; Veto Clause

    …prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law. Presentment Clause Veto Clause Every bill passed by the House and Senate must be presented to the President, who may sign it, veto it by returning it with objections subject to a…

16. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

    Article I, Section 9, Clause 4: Direct Tax Clause; Capitation Clause

    …to the Census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken. Direct Tax Clause Capitation Clause This clause was modified by the Sixteenth Amendment, which permits an unapportioned income tax.

17. Constitution · U.S. Constitution · SI explainer

    Article I, Section 8, Clause 16: Militia Clause

    …the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress; Militia Clause The Militia Clause grants Congress power to organize, arm, and discipline the militia, while reserving to states the appointment of officers and authority to…

18. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

    Article I, Section 8, Clause 8: Copyright and Patent Clause; Intellectual Property Clause

    …Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries; Copyright and Patent Clause Intellectual Property Clause

19. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

    Article II, Section 1, Clause 7: Presidential Compensation Clause; Domestic Emoluments Clause

    …Emolument from the United States, or any of them. Presidential Compensation Clause Domestic Emoluments Clause

20. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

    Article I, Section 6, Clause 2: Ineligibility Clause; Incompatibility Clause

    …be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office. Ineligibility Clause Incompatibility Clause