1. Constitutional Clauses

2. Supremacy Clause Article VI Section 2
The Federal Law (US Constitution) is above all State Law
States cannot make laws that conflict with US law

3. Necessary and Proper Clause
Article I Section 8 Clause 18
Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary to carry out their expressed powers
Ex. Congress can print paper money
This is the foundation for all implied powers of Congress

4. Full Faith and Credit Clause
Article IV Section 1
States must recognize the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of every other state
Ex. Birth certificates and marriage licenses are recognized in all 50 states

5. Establishment Clause Part of the First Amendment – Freedom of religion
Declares that a state cannot establish a religion
This is the foundation for the separation of church and state

6. Free Exercise Clause Part of the First Amendment – Freedom of Religion
Declares that we have the freedom to whatever we choose when it comes to religious matters

7. Equal Protection Clause
Found within the 14th Amendment
Forbids a State or any local government from discriminating against a person