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Harcourt Horizons: U.S. History ( Harcourt, 2003 ) |
The United States ( Scott, 2003 ) |
Our Nation ( Macmillan, 2003 ) |
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| Supremacy clause (Article VI, par. 2) |
Clearly says federal law is supreme only if it is constitutional. Section heading should read "Constitutional Supremacy," not "Federal Supremacy." SE R26, lower left margin, "(2) Federal Supremacy" |
Does not say federal law is supreme only if it is constitutional. Section heading should read "Constitutional Supremacy," not "Federal Supremacy." SE R40, left col., "ARTICLE 6. Debts, Federal Supremacy, Oaths of Office," par. 2 |
Says federal law is supreme only if it is constitutional. Section heading should read "Constitutional Supremacy," not "Federal Supremacy." SE R37, bottom, "Article 6. DEBTS, FEDERAL SUPREMACY, OATHS OF OFFICE" SE R38, top left blue annotation |
| Elastic clause (Article I, section 8, par. 18) |
Distinguishes strict from loose construction. Correctly defines strict construction; should define loose construction as - To carry out its powers, Congress can do what is convenient, and not specifically forbidden in the Constitution. SE R20, bottom left margin, "(18) Other Necessary Laws" |
No mention of strict and loose construction of Constitution SE R34, left col., 13th bullet |
No mention of strict and loose construction of Constitution SE R31, right col., "18" |
| Other contrasts | Excellent James Madison quote from Federalist No. 51 relates limited government to a pessimistic view of human nature. SE 353, col. 2, box |
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