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  2. Constitution of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The U.S. Constitution was a federal one and was greatly influenced by the study of Magna Carta and other federations, both ancient and extant. The Due Process Clause of the Constitution was partly based on common law and on Magna Carta (1215), which had become a foundation of English liberty against arbitrary power wielded by a ruler.

  3. List of clauses of the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

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    The United States Constitution and its amendments comprise hundreds of clauses which outline the functioning of the United States Federal Government, the political relationship between the states and the national government, and affect how the United States federal court system interprets the law. When a particular clause becomes an important ...

  4. Enumerated powers (United States) - Wikipedia

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    To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in ...

  5. Constitution lessons: Learn about the powers, duties and ...

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    Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution explains the powers delegated to the federal House of Representatives and Senate.

  6. Implied powers - Wikipedia

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    In the case of the United States Government, implied powers are powers Congress exercises that the Constitution does not explicitly define, but are necessary and proper to execute the powers. The legitimacy of these Congressional powers is derived from the Taxing and Spending Clause, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and the Commerce Clause .

  7. Civil liberties in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Civil liberties in the United States are certain unalienable rights retained by (as opposed to privileges granted to) citizens of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, as interpreted and clarified by the Supreme Court of the United States and lower federal courts. [1]

  8. No. 11 Iowa State suffers first loss of season, falling 23-22 ...

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    No. 11 Iowa State suffered its first defeat of the season, losing to Texas Tech, 23-22, on a 5-yard touchdown run by Tahj Brooks with 19 seconds left in the game.. With the loss, the Cyclones drop ...

  9. College football games today: How to watch, stream Saturday's ...

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    No. 17 Clemson vs. No. 8 SMU: 8 p.m. on ABC, ESPN+, and Fubo. Watch live college football games with Fubo. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by ...