What is the role of administrative agencies in enforcement?
They bring enforcement actions against those who violate federal laws and regulations.
What must agencies be given when instructed to regulate?
An 'intelligible principle' on which to base their regulations.
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Administrative Agencies and Nondelegation Doctrine

What is the role of administrative agencies in enforcement?

They bring enforcement actions against those who violate federal laws and regulations.

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Administrative Agencies and Nondelegation Doctrine

What must agencies be given when instructed to regulate?

An 'intelligible principle' on which to base their regulations.

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State Sovereign Immunity

What aspect of sovereignty do states retain after the ratification of the Constitution?

Immunity from suit.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

In which areas does executive privilege generally apply?

Military, foreign affairs, and national security matters.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

What powers may the President exercise in domestic affairs?

Only those powers granted expressly or implicitly by a statute or by the Constitution.

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Federal Preemption and the Supremacy Clause

What is express preemption?

When federal law expressly prohibits state regulation in a specific area.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What case established the principle of the Dormant Commerce Clause?

Gibbons v. Ogden.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What is the relationship between the Dormant Commerce Clause and the Equal Protection Clause?

Even if discriminatory state laws do not violate the Dormant Commerce Clause, they may still violate the Equal Protection Clause.

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Separation of Powers

What is the presumptive validity of presidential action pursuant to Congressional authority?

Action is presumptively valid.

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Separation of Powers

What is a pocket veto?

If the President does nothing for 10 days while Congress is in session, the bill becomes law; if not in session, it is vetoed.

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Separation of Powers

What is the significance of US v. Nixon regarding executive privilege?

The president’s generalized interest in confidentiality is outweighed by the Court’s need for evidence in a criminal case.

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State Sovereign Immunity

What is one exception for state officials regarding sovereign immunity?

Injunctive Relief.

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Federalism and State Powers

What power does the federal government have regarding states?

The power to regulate and tax the states.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the Market Participation Exception?

A state may discriminate against interstate commerce when buying or selling goods or services in the market.

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Federal Preemption and the Supremacy Clause

What is field preemption?

When Congress evidences an intent to occupy a given field, preempting state law.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

Can corporations and non-citizens sue under the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

No, they cannot; they can sue under the Dormant Commerce Clause.

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Federalism and State Powers

What was determined in Goldwater v. Carter regarding presidential actions?

The constitutionality of a unilateral action by the President to rescind a treaty without Senate involvement is a non-justiciable political question.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the first step in determining if a state/local law regulating interstate commerce (IC) conflicts with federal law?

Check if the state/local law conflicts with federal law; if yes, refer to the supremacy clause.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What does the case South Carolina State Highway Dept v. Barnell Bros address?

It addresses the issue of excessive burden on interstate commerce.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What is the primary purpose of executive privilege?

To receive candid advice and protect national security.

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Federal Preemption and the Supremacy Clause

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

Federal law is the supreme law of the land.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What are the cases Trump v. Vance and Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP related to?

They address issues of presidential immunity and accountability.

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Congressional Authority and Executive Actions

What does the Presentment Clause require?

Legislation must be entirely approved or entirely rejected by the President.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

What does Hamdi v. Rumsfeld guarantee for U.S. citizens held as enemy combatants?

A meaningful opportunity to contest the factual basis for their detention before a neutral decision-maker.

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Separation of Powers

What is likely the status of presidential action contrary to congressional directions?

Action is likely invalid.

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Separation of Powers

Can the President remove executive officers without cause?

Yes, without congressional approval.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What must the Court do if a state regulation does not discriminate against interstate commerce and has a rational basis?

The Court must defer to the judgment of the state legislature in holding the regulation constitutional.

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Administrative Agencies and Nondelegation Doctrine

What authority do administrative agencies possess?

The authority to promulgate rules that have the force of law.

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Administrative Agencies and Nondelegation Doctrine

What is the Nondelegation Doctrine?

The principle that branches of government cannot authorize another entity to exercise powers it is constitutionally authorized to exercise itself.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

What does the theory of extra constitutional origin of the foreign affairs power suggest?

The US may exercise not only the powers expressly granted by the Constitution but also other foreign affairs powers enjoyed by all sovereigns.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

What is the Power of Recognition?

The power to decide which foreign powers to recognize as legitimate.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What is a key difference regarding Congressional approval between the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the Dormant Commerce Clause?

Congressional approval does not excuse a law that violates the Privileges and Immunities Clause but may excuse a violation under the Dormant Commerce Clause.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What happens if a state/local law is found to be facially discriminatory against interstate commerce?

The law is subject to strict review and is virtually pro se unconstitutional.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the Traditional Government Function Exception?

The Supreme Court applies a more lenient standard when a state law favors local government entities performing traditional government functions.

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Separation of Powers

What immunity does the President have in civil suits for official acts?

Absolute immunity.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What is facial discrimination in the context of state laws?

Facial discrimination occurs when the language of the laws explicitly favors in-staters over out-of-staters.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

When does a law violate the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

When it discriminates against out-of-staters without a substantial reason for different treatment.

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Administrative Agencies and Nondelegation Doctrine

Who hears cases brought by agency officials?

Administrative law judges.

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Separation of Powers

What does the Constitution establish in Articles I, II, and III?

The separation of powers by assigning legislative authority to Congress, executive authority to the President, and judicial authority to the Supreme Court.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

What did the case Dames & Moore v. Regan establish?

The President can settle judicial claims through an executive order if necessary for foreign policy and with Congressional acquiescence.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What is the significance of United States v. Nixon regarding executive privilege?

A generalized interest in confidentiality is insufficient to overcome the judicial interest in relevant evidence in a criminal case.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

Can Congress consent to state laws that violate the Dormant Commerce Clause?

Yes, Congress may consent to such laws in legislation enacted under its power to regulate interstate commerce.

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Federalism and State Powers

What is the outcome if a law's burdens on interstate commerce outweigh its benefits to the state?

The law will be invalid.

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Separation of Powers

What power does the President have regarding pardons?

The power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the US, except in cases of impeachment.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the Market-Participant Exception in the context of the Dormant Commerce Clause?

If a state acts as a market participant rather than a regulator, the Dormant Commerce Clause does not apply.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What principle does Kassel v. Consolidated Freightways Corp. of Delaware illustrate?

A state law that heavily burdens interstate commerce while only marginally furthering a state health and safety purpose is unconstitutional.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What does Baldwin v. Fish and Game Commission of Montana conclude about recreational activity laws?

A discriminatory law regulating recreational activity does not violate the Privileges and Immunities Act.

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Administrative Agencies and Nondelegation Doctrine

What powers do administrative agencies exercise?

All powers of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.

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Federalism and State Powers

What powers are reserved to the states or the people?

Powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What must executive privilege yield to in criminal concerns?

Fundamental concerns of due process and justice.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What are the two main considerations in Privileges and Immunities Clause analysis?

1) Discrimination against out-of-staters regarding privileges and immunities; 2) Fundamental rights and important economic activities.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What immunity does the President have regarding official acts?

Absolute immunity from civil liability for official acts taken while in office.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

How does executive power vary based on Congressional consent?

Strongest when acting with express consent of Congress, medium when Congress is silent, and weakest when acting in disagreement with Congress.

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Separation of Powers

What are the three options a President has when presented with a bill?

Sign and approve, veto and send back to Congress, or do nothing (with specific outcomes based on Congress's session status).

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Separation of Powers

What is the President's role as Commander in Chief?

The power to take certain military actions.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the outcome of a state statute that discriminates against interstate commerce according to Dean Milk Co. v. City of Madison?

It will be held invalid if there are less-discriminatory means for the state legislature to achieve its objective.

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Separation of Powers

What is the ruling in Clinton v. Jones regarding presidential immunity?

The President has no immunity in civil suits for damages caused by unofficial acts.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What standard is applied to laws with facial discrimination?

Such laws are subject to the strictest scrutiny and are virtually per se invalid.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

Does the Privileges and Immunities Clause apply to municipal ordinances?

Yes, it applies to municipal ordinances that discriminate based on municipal residence.

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State Sovereign Immunity

What are the exceptions to state sovereign immunity?

Consent and Congressional Authorization (14th Amendment Enforcement Power).

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State Sovereign Immunity

Are states immune from suits by their own constituents for violations of federal law?

Yes, states are immune from suit by their nature as sovereign entities.

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Federalism and State Powers

What are exclusive federal powers?

Powers expressly limited to the federal government, such as treaty power and coinage power.

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Federal Preemption and the Supremacy Clause

What is conflict preemption?

State law is preempted to the extent it conflicts with federal law if Congress has not entirely displaced state regulation.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What does the Dormant Commerce Clause state?

A state law affecting interstate commerce is invalid in certain situations, such as when national uniformity is necessary or when it discriminates against interstate commerce.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What are legitimate state interests under the Dormant Commerce Clause?

Protecting health and safety and conserving natural resources, but not protecting local businesses from competition.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What does the State Justification Test evaluate?

It evaluates whether there is a substantial reason for discrimination and whether there is a reasonable relationship between the degree of discrimination and the harm sought to be averted.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What did Clinton v. Jones determine about presidential immunity?

The Constitution does not grant the President immunity from suit for actions allegedly occurring prior to assuming office.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What does the Privileges and Immunities Clause prohibit?

Discrimination against out-of-state residents or citizens.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What does the Executive Privilege doctrine imply?

The President has a qualified privilege to keep confidential communications with executive powers.

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Congressional Authority and Executive Actions

Why is the Line Item Veto considered unconstitutional?

It gives the President the authority to amend bills, a power that belongs to Congress.

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Presidential Powers in Domestic Affairs

What is the significance of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer?

It established that the President may not engage in lawmaking absent express authorization from Congress or the Constitution.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What has been the historical stance of Presidents regarding executive privilege?

Presidents have claimed the authority to keep certain communications secret throughout American history.

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Separation of Powers

Under what condition is presidential action valid when Congress is silent?

If it does not interfere with another branch.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the Pike Balancing Test used for?

To determine if a nondiscriminatory state/local law imposes an incidental burden on interstate commerce.

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Executive Privilege and Immunity

What did Nixon v. Fitzgerald establish regarding presidential immunity?

The President is entitled to absolute immunity from civil suits for damages based on actions taken in his official capacity.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What case established that a residency requirement for practicing law violates the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

Supreme Court of New Hampshire v. Piper.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What distinguishes the Privileges and Immunities Clause from the Dormant Commerce Clause?

The Privileges and Immunities Clause addresses discrimination against out-of-staters, while the Dormant Commerce Clause can challenge laws burdening interstate commerce regardless of discrimination.

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Federalism and State Powers

What is the Pike Balancing Test?

It assesses whether a state law that affects interstate commerce is upheld unless the burden on commerce is clearly excessive compared to local benefits.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

Is there a Market Participant Exception to the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

No, there is no Market Participant Exception.

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Separation of Powers

What is the President's appointment power?

The power to appoint ambassadors, judges of the Supreme Court, and other offices with Senate advice and consent.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What does the 'Uniform National Standard' Test entail?

In the absence of definitive congressional regulation, federal rules apply to businesses requiring uniformity among states, while local peculiarities are governed by state legislative decisions.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

What are the Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship?

Fundamental and Constitutional Rights, and Important Economic Activities (e.g., the right to work).

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What are the two conditions under which a nondiscriminatory law imposing an incidental burden on interstate commerce is unconstitutional?

1. The law fails to effectuate a legitimate local public interest; OR 2. The burden imposed on interstate commerce is clearly excessive in relation to the putative local benefits.

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Separation of Powers

Does executive privilege survive the President's term of office?

Yes, it survives the term.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What are the reasons for the Dormant Commerce Clause?

1. Prevent economic isolation and protectionism; 2. Citizens are harmed by actions in states where they have no political representation; 3. Congress cannot address all state actions that burden interstate commerce.

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Separation of Powers

What is qualified immunity for federal officials?

It applies if damages were caused while performing discretionary acts.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What does City of Philadelphia v. New Jersey state about state discrimination?

A state may not discriminate against other states’ articles of commerce on the basis of origin.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What does Southern Pacific Co. v. State of Arizona establish regarding state laws and interstate commerce?

The judiciary may balance the relative burden on interests and strike down state laws that place a greater burden on interstate economic interests.

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Dormant Commerce Clause

What is the Market-Participation Exception as established in South-Central Timber Development, Inc. v. Wunnicke?

If a state imposes burdens on commerce within a market in which it is a participant, but those burdens have a substantial regulatory effect outside that market, they are per se invalid under the Commerce Clause.

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