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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capitalism by boomboomsubban on Friday July 21, 2017 @12:12PM (#14821638)
>This is why constitutionally no such authority was ever given to the federal government to institute such agencies.

"[The Congress shall have Power] To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes." Article 1, also allows for them to make laws ensuring they can execute that directive.

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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capitalism by 13years on Friday July 21, 2017 @12:14PM (#14821663)
Congress can pass laws, but not delegate that power to another entity.
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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capitalism by dragonwriter on Friday July 21, 2017 @03:51PM (#14823360)
> Congress can pass laws, but not delegate that power to another entity.

Congress can, however, make laws whose explicit terms make their effect contingent on external facts, including the actions of officers in particular executive-branch agencies.

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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capitalism by Overtonwindow on Friday July 21, 2017 @12:59PM (#14822042)
I.e. The line item veto.
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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capitalism by 13years on Friday July 21, 2017 @01:19PM (#14822196)
Yes, exactly.

For reference. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/supco...

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