The United States Constitution and its amendments comprise hundreds of clauses which outline the functioning of the United States Federal Government, the political relationship between the states and the national government, and affect how the United States federal court system interprets the law. When a particular clause becomes an important or contentious issue of law, it is given a name for ease of reference.

Within the Articles

Article Section Clause Common names I 1 Legislative Vesting Clause I 2 3 Apportionment Clause I 2 5 Impeachment Clause (Power to Impeach) I 3 7 Impeachment Clause (Effect of) I 6 1 Speech or Debate Clause I 6 2 Ineligibility Clause Incompatibility Clause Emoluments Clause Sinecure Clause I 7 1 Origination Clause Revenue Clause I 7 2-3 Presentment Clause I 7 3 Orders, Resolutions, and Votes Clause I 8 1 Taxing and Spending Clause Spending Clause General Welfare Clause Common Defense Clause Uniformity Clause I 8 3 Commerce Clause Foreign Commerce Clause Indian Commerce Clause Interstate Commerce Clause I 8 4 Naturalization Clause Bankruptcy Clause I 8 5 Weights and Measures Clause I 8 7 Postal Clause I 8 8 Copyright Clause I 8 11 War Powers Clause I 8 12 Army Clause I 8 13 Navy Clause I 8 15 Militias Clause I 8 17 Enclave Clause I 8 18 Necessary and Proper Clause

Elastic Clause Basket Clause Coefficient Clause Sweeping Clause Implied Powers Clause I 9 1 1808 Clause Migration or Importation Clause I 9 2 Suspension Clause I 9 5 Export Clause I 9 5 Appropriations Clause I 9 8 Emolument Clause Title of Nobility Clause (federal) I 10 1 Contract Clause I 10 2 Import-Export Clause I 10 3 Compact Clause Tonnage Clause II 1 1 Executive Vesting Clause II 1 5 Natural-born Citizen Clause II 2 2 Appointments Clause Advice and Consent Clause Excepting Clause Treaty Clause II 3 Take Care Clause Reception Clause Faithful Execution Clause II 4 Impeachment Clause III 1 Judicial Vesting Clause III 2 1 Case or Controversy Clause Arisings Clause III 2 2 Exceptions Clause IV 1 Full Faith and Credit Clause IV 2 1 Comity Clause Privileges and Immunities Clause IV 2 2 Extradition Clause IV 2 3 Fugitive Slave Clause IV 3 1 Admissions Clause IV 3 2 Property Clause Territorial Clause IV 4 Guarantee Clause VI 2 Supremacy Clause VI 3 Loyalty Clause

Clauses within the Amendments

First Amendment Establishment Clause Free Exercise Clause Free Speech Clause Free Press Clause Free Assembly Clause Petition Clause

Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Clause

Fifth Amendment Double Jeopardy Clause Due Process Clause (along with the Fourteenth Amendment) Self-Incrimination Clause Takings Clause Grand Jury Clause

Sixth Amendment Assistance of Counsel Clause Compulsory Process Clause Confrontation Clause Impartial Jury Clause Information Clause Public Trial Clause Speedy Trial Clause Vicinage Clause

Eighth Amendment Excessive Bail Clause Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause Excessive Fines Clause

Fourteenth Amendment Citizenship Clause Privileges or Immunities Clause Due Process Clause Equal Protection Clause

Recurring clauses Enforcement clause

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