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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.}}

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:

But each and every law must be based on a provision in Article I authorizing it, or else the law is unconstitutional.  The following subsections explain some of the most important provisions in Article I which authorize laws or other congressional action.  A terrific free resource for each clause in the Constitution is provided by the Heritage Foundation, and its link is in this footnote.<ref>http://www.heritage.org/constitution/#!/articles/1</ref>

=== Commerce Clause ===

=== Commerce Clause ===