Unit 5: The Early Republic Flashcards | Quizlet
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This used loose construction of the Constitution and the Necessary and Proper Clause. He argued that the Elastic Clause gave Congress implied powers, which are powers not listed in the constitution but are necessary for the government to do its job. ... Congress eventually passed this bill.
During the 19th century, women were finding new ways to exert freedom and attempt to obtain power. One of the ways they found a voice was through education. Upon the creation of female schools, often called female seminaries or institutes, women finally had access to education.
The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta, or "Great Charter," affirmed that everyone is subject to the law -- even the king. It was an agreement between King John and the nobility in 1215, but its listing of rights provided instrumental founding principles for the wider establishment of rights for all citizens in the centuries following -- including the rights guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States.
