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enabling clause

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A quick definition of enabling clause:

An enabling clause is a part of a law or constitution that gives government officials the power to make sure the law is followed and enforced. It tells them what they can do to make sure the law is working properly. Some amendments to the U.S. Constitution have enabling clauses that give Congress the power to make sure the amendment is being followed.

A more thorough explanation:

An enabling clause is a provision in a law or constitution that gives government officials the power to enforce the law. It allows them to take action to make sure the law is followed.

For example, many amendments to the U.S. Constitution have enabling clauses. These clauses give Congress the power to create laws that enforce the amendment. Here are some examples:

  • Amendment XIII (1865): "Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."
  • Amendment XIV (1868): "The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article."
  • Amendment XV (1870): "The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."

These examples show how enabling clauses give Congress the power to enforce the amendments. Without these clauses, the amendments would not be as effective because there would be no way to enforce them.

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Yeah I think that’s kinda true but I think if you work super hard and are top 10%at the t≈50 you’re kinda chilling
eggan
10:31
in the tri state area absolutely. california theyve never heard of fordham
eggan
10:32
maybe not never but theyd rather take from a similarly reputable regional school in california like irvine or davis
eggan
10:32
im also doing fordham PI so its different
180letmein
10:32
Ahhh makes sense.
eggan
10:33
@winningest: top 10% isnt guaranteed tho. the curve might beat ur ass
eggan
10:34
between wayne and maurer tho for full rides id actually do maurer. indiana is a bigger name imo than wayne
eggan
10:35
you could probably get a cool job in chicago there
10:35
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eggan
10:35
gotcha its a location thing
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11:36
I'm honestly surprised that NYU has bothered to send more As this late.
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Where da decisions at
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11:40
NYU has not rendered decisions for 50+% all applicants
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11:41
of all
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11:41
They are one of the law schools with the most acceptances left to give, along with Stanford
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11:47
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