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The Powers of Congress

The Powers of Congress. Ch. 8 Sec. 2 Pp. 218-221. Powers Given to Congress. Promoting the general welfare – needs of all people Collecting taxes and borrowing money Decides how money is spent Gives final approval of government’s budget. Powers Given to Congress.

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The Powers of Congress

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  1. The Powers of Congress Ch. 8 Sec. 2 Pp. 218-221

  2. Powers Given to Congress • Promoting the general welfare – needs of all people • Collecting taxes and borrowing money • Decides how money is spent • Gives final approval of government’s budget

  3. Powers Given to Congress • Providing for Defense – establish and maintain army and navy. • 1973 – War Powers Resolution – limits president’s ability to send troops into combat without congressional approval

  4. Powers Given to Congress • Establishing Justice – create federal courts • They can impeach, or accuse, an official • The Senate can put them on trial and remove them from office.

  5. Powers Given to Congress • Unlisted powers come from the “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution (known as the “elastic clause”) • Nonlegislative powers – conduct investigations, gather information, and find out how executive branch is enforcing laws

  6. Limits on the Powers of Congress • Checks and balances • Writ of habeas corpus – can not be held without charges • No bills of attainder – can not be convicted without a trial • No ex post facto laws – can not be punished for doing something before the law was passed.

  7. Questions • What is an example of a power of Congress? a. to appoint Supreme Court Justices b. to decide constitutional issues c. to declare war d. to veto the Supreme Court

  8. Questions • Powers of Congress are limited by a. the number of members. b. its budget. c. the Constitution. d. local governments.

  9. Questions • The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to make laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out listed powers is often called the a. war powers clause. b. elastic clause. c. investigation clause. d. impeachment clause.

  10. Questions • A writ of habeas corpus a. impeaches a President. b. brings someone to court. c. raises taxes. d. approves an appointment.

  11. Questions • Which is a power held by the House but not the Senate? a. approve Supreme Court justices b. create federal courts c. try an impeached official d. impeach or accuse officials

  12. Questions • How many Presidents have been impeached and convicted? • none • two • three • five

  13. Questions • What is a requirement of all members of Congress? • serve for only two years • at least 30 years old • live in the state that elects them • U.S. citizens for at least nine years

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