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{{cquote|At the reference desk, we are frequently asked to estimate the number of federal laws in force. However, trying to tally this number is nearly impossible.}}
 
{{cquote|At the reference desk, we are frequently asked to estimate the number of federal laws in force. However, trying to tally this number is nearly impossible.}}
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Here are some of the most important ones:
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But each and every law must be based on a provision in Article I authorizing it, or else the law is unconstitutional.  Here are some of the most important provisions in Article I which authorize laws or other congressional action:
    
=== Commerce Clause ===
 
=== Commerce Clause ===
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=== Copyright and Patent Clause ===
 
=== Copyright and Patent Clause ===
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=== War Powers Clause ===
    
Without much discussion, the Framers of the Constitution inserted this clause to protect authors (with copyright) and inventors (with patents):
 
Without much discussion, the Framers of the Constitution inserted this clause to protect authors (with copyright) and inventors (with patents):
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