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Foreign powers |
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The Constitution addresses issues relating to foreign powers in three separate places. This reference does not include references in the Constitution to ambassadors or treaties.
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Citation
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Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3
(The Congress shall have Power) To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
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Article 1, Section 9, Clause 8
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
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Amendment 11
The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.
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