constitutional clauses

The U.S. Constitution (including its amendments) contains hundreds of clauses. These are specific components within the document outlining a particular topic. Some clauses are more significant than others; and their scope, meaning, and effect may be the subject of widespread debate. For convenience, these clauses are often given distinct names based on their function. The following are some notable clauses:

• Commerce Clause
• Confrontation Clause
• Commander-in-Chief Clause
• Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment
• Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
• Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
• Full Faith and Credit Clause
• General Welfare Clause
• Necessary and Proper Clause
• Search and Seizure Clause
• Takings Clause
• Grand Juries Clause
• Supremacy Clause

[Last reviewed in May of 2026 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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