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During the period of reconstruction in the U.S., from 1865-1877, there were plans put in place by Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Congress in hopes of a brighter future. Reconstruction took place after the Civil War occurred in the U.S. from 1861-1865. Abraham Lincoln was the President during the Civil War, and he had plans prepared at the end of his presidency because he sensed that the nation would have to be rebuilt through a reconstruction period. Once he was assassinated in 1865, his successor

Facts of the Case: In 1919, Congress passed the Child Labor Tax law otherwise known as the Revenue Act of 1919. The law stated that if a company used employees under the age of 14, there would be a tax of 10% on annual net profits. After the Drexel Furniture Company was found in violation of the act, the company paid $6,000 in taxes as a sign of protest later on suing claiming the tax was unconstitutional. The Law: Congress has the power to imposed tax for the purpose of revenue, but does

Congress major changes to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in 1970, 1975, 1982, 1992, and 2006. In recognition of the voting that continued the Act, Congress over and over again changed/added to the end the Act to the special. 6-8 :209-210 In each of these changes except for the 1992 changes, Congress extended the special that were tied to the coverage formula, such as the preclearance needed thing. These were extended for five years in 1970, seven years in 1975, and 25 years in both 1982 and 2006

but the powers granted to Congress to regulate commerce are found. Exactly stated, "Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes." This clause has no definite interpretation, but has included many aspects of regulating. The word "commerce" is defined as the exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place (Webster 264). Congress has exercised this delegated

“Intolerable Acts” on the American Colonies which sparked the famous Continental Congresses, as well as Britain’s own downfall in America (Britannica.com, “Intolerable Acts). The first Continental Congress demanded the repeal of all British taxing laws, which escalated the tension between Britain and America. The second Continental Congress reformed into a central government that directed the Revolutionary War and wrote the Declaration of Independence. The first and second Continental Congress meetings

whether or not Congress has the power to force people to buy health insurance has been highly advocated by the supporters, and highly scrutinized by the opposition. The constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 has thus been defended on both sides. Advocates argues why it is constitutional by providing reason and benefits of the Act, and the opposition argues why it is not constitutional by providing reason, and stating the drawbacks of the Act. The debate about

Powers Act and the claim of executive privilege? Congress passed the War Powers Act that acknowledges the presidential right to take limited military action before receiving congressional approval, but requires him to file a formal report with Congress within forty-eight hours of initiating hostilities. The use of military action is limited to sixty days without congressional approval. An additional thirty days can be granted if it is necessary to withdraw the troops. The War Powers Act is unconstitutional

The year 1919 brought the Rowlatt Act. The act was a legislative act approved by the imperial government council in Delhi. Extending the emergency measures of preventive custody, imprisonment without a proper trial. The act was after the president of the Committee, Sir Sidney Rowlatt, and British Judge by profession. The act allows the authorized government to imprison any person suspected of terrorism. The suspect was denied the right to know the confronter and the evidence used against him in trail

Does Congress Have Too Much Power Over Commerce? Works Cited Missing Narrow construction is not found in the Constitution, but the powers granted to Congress to regulate commerce are found. Exactly stated, “Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes.” This clause has no definite interpretation, but has included many aspects of regulating. The word “commerce” is defined as the exchange or buying and selling of commodities

United States v. Morrison was orally tried at the United States Western District of Virginia court, on January, 11, 2000. Where Christy Brzonkala being the plaintiff, prosecuted both college Varsity football players Antonio Morrison and James Crawford for sexually assaulting her within thirty minutes of meeting her at the Virginia Tech University. She complained to the school staff faculty members about her tragic incident. After making several reproaches to the school and being ignored