Necessary and Proper Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause refers to Clause 18 under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
U.S. CONSTITUTION
preemption
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privacy
Overview:
There is a long and evolving history regarding the right to privacy in the United States. In the context of American jurisprudence, the Supreme Court first recognized the “right to privacy” in Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479 (1965).
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Privileges and Immunities Clause
The Privileges and Immunities Clause is found in Article IV, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution states that "the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states."
probable cause
Probable cause is a requirement under the Fourth Amendment that must generally be satisfied before police may make an arrest, conduct a search, or obtain a warrant.
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separation of powers
Separation of powers is a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of United States government (executive, legislative, and judicial) and their duties, are kept legally separate.
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strict scrutiny
Strict scrutiny is a form of judicial review that courts in the United States use to determine the constitutionality of government action that burdens a fundamental right or involves a suspect classification (including race, religion, national o
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Supremacy Clause
The Supremacy Clause refers to the foundational principle that, in general, federal law takes precedence over any conflicting state law. Established under Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the U.S. Constitution, the Supremacy Clause enables the federal government to enforce treaties, create a central bank, and enact legislation without interference from the states.
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