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Sweeping Clause

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A quick definition of Sweeping Clause:

A sweeping 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 a lot of power to make laws that are related to their duties.

A more thorough explanation:

The Sweeping Clause is also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause. It is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to make laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out its powers.

The Necessary and Proper Clause is a part of the U.S. Constitution that gives Congress the power to create laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties. This clause is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution.

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

The Supreme Court has interpreted this clause broadly, allowing Congress to create laws that are reasonably designed to achieve an express constitutional power. This means that Congress has the power to create laws that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, but are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties.

One example of this is the creation of the Federal Reserve System, which was created by Congress to regulate the nation's monetary system.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
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RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
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Possibly
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
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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
Wtf
starfishies
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and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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BatmanBeyond
18:01
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
loci already?
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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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?
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