The US government and populace
The current events reflection MUST include: A brief summary of the article. The impact of this event on the US government and populace. An evaluation of the consequences of this event (positive, negative or neutral).
- A clear connection to AT LEAST 1 of the constitutional principles/concepts listed below.
- An evaluation of bias, if any, in the article.
| Constitutional Clause | Location In Constitution | Description/Significance |
| Full Faith & Credit Clause
| Article IV, Section 1 | states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state |
| Commerce Clause | Article I, Section 8 | gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.
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| Supremacy Clause | Article VI | establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land.
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| Necessary and Proper Clause | Article I, Section 8 | grants Congress the power to enact laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated powers
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| Establishment Clause | First Amendment | prohibits the establishment of a national religion
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| Free-exercise Clause | First Amendment | guarantees the right to practice one’s religion free from government interference
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| Free-speech Clause | First Amendment | protects the right to freedom of speech from government infringement
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| Due Process Clause | Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments | protects individuals from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
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