emolument
Emolument is a salary, fee, or profit received as a compensation for services, either from employment or from holding office.
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constitutional law
employment discrimination
Overview:
Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers.
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enabling clauses
Enabling clauses are clauses or provisions in a statute or constitution that gives government officials the authority to put the law into effect and to enforce it.
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enumerated powers
Enumerated powers are the specific powers granted to the federal government, and especially to Congress, under the U.S. Constitution.
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equal protection
Equal protection means that a government must apply its laws fairly and cannot treat people differently without a valid reason. Individuals in similar situations should be treated alike under the law.
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Establishment Clause
The First Amendment's Establishment Clause prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.” This clause not only forbids the government from establishing an official religion, but also prohibits government actions that unduly favor one religion over another.
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excessive bail
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exclusionary rule
Overview
The exclusionary rule prevents the government from using most evidence gathered in violation of the United States Constitution. The decision in Mapp v.
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executive order
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executive power
Executive Power: An Overview
In its first three articles, the U.S. Constitution outlines the branches of the U.S. Government, the powers that each branch contains, and the limitations to those powers. Article II outlines the duties of the Executive Branch.