Constitutional Law: Powers of
Government
by
Doug Linder (2012)
This site
explores topics including the powers of the
federal government, separation of powers, Commerce Clause and other
restrictions
on state regulation of the economy, the amendment process, and other
constitutional questions. Additional topics are covered on the Exploring Constitional Law
homepage.
COURSE TOPICS
Introduction
to Constitutional Law II
Introduction to the Powers of Congress: The
Necessary and Proper Clause
Federal Commerce Power
Federal Power to Tax and to
Spend
Powers
of Congress Under the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
Presidential Powers: Introduction
Separation
of Powers
War
and Treaty Powers
Constitutional
Limitations on the Judicial Power
Political Questions
Doctrine
The
Supremacy Clause and Federal Preemption
The
Role of States in the Federal System: 10th, 11th Amendments &
Sovereign
Immunity
Limitations
on the Power of States to Regulate Commerce
Interstate
Taxation and the Commerce Clause
State
Discrimination Against Non-Residents
Term
Limits & State Regulation of Federal Elections
Article
V: Amending the Constitution
Winning
the Vote for Women: The 19th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment
& the Abolition of Slavery
The
Electoral College Debate
Judicial
Confirmation Power of the Senate
Inauguration
of the President
To
see a course syllabus, jump to: CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW II SYLLABUS.
(All teachers are welcome to adopt this material for their own
courses.
DL)
SAMPLE
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II EXAM QUESTIONS
THE
CONSTITUTION
SEATING
CHART
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