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Basket Clause

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A quick definition of Basket Clause:

A basket clause, also known as the necessary and proper clause, is a part of the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to create laws that are necessary and appropriate for carrying out its powers. This means that Congress can make laws that help them do their job, even if those laws are not specifically listed in the Constitution. The Supreme Court has interpreted this clause to give Congress the power to create any law that is reasonably designed to achieve an express constitutional power.

A more thorough explanation:

The Basket Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper for the execution of its enumerated powers.

For example, if Congress has the power to regulate commerce between states, it can pass laws that are necessary and proper to carry out that power, such as laws regulating the transportation of goods across state lines.

The Supreme Court has interpreted this clause broadly, giving Congress the implied power to enact any law reasonably designed to achieve an express constitutional power.

Overall, the Basket Clause gives Congress flexibility to pass laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its constitutional powers.

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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
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starfishies
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and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
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i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
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@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
Give it 4 more weeks at least. Everyone in this chat needs to wait longer.
TrumpSucks
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@steelrift99: Same for me at Arizona
TrumpSucks
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It is frustrating when people are admitted who applied after you. But that’s just part of the game I guess
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