Article I Research Questions 2: Supreme Court Case Analysis:
1. How has the Supreme Court's interpretation of Article I evolved over time? What were the key Supreme Court cases that shaped this interpretation?
2. What is the significance of Supreme Court cases that involve the application of Article I? How do these cases affect the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches?
3. How does the Supreme Court determine whether a law passed by Congress falls within the scope of Article I? What criteria do they use to make this determination?
4. How have Supreme Court decisions on Article I impacted the federal government's ability to regulate the economy and commerce, particularly in cases involving the Commerce Clause?
5. What role does the Necessary and Proper Clause play in the Supreme Court's interpretation of Article I? How has the Court determined what actions are "necessary and proper" for carrying out Congress's powers?
6. How do Supreme Court decisions on Article I impact individual rights and civil liberties? Are there certain cases where the Court has had to balance the government's interest in exercising its Article I powers with the protection of individual rights?
7. How do Supreme Court cases involving Article I demonstrate the Court's interpretation of the separation of powers and checks and balances?
8. Are there any notable Supreme Court cases involving Article I that have had a lasting impact on American society or legal precedent? How have these cases shaped the scope and limits of congressional power?
9. Have there been controversies or disagreements among the Supreme Court justices regarding their interpretation of Article I? How have these disagreements played out in their rulings and dissenting opinions?
10. What are the potential future implications and challenges for the Supreme Court's interpretation of Article I? Are there any emerging issues or areas of ambiguity that may require further clarification from the Court?