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1 Topic 4 POWERS of CONGRESS
2 Topic 4: Congressional Powers The Constitution grants Congress a number of specific powers in three different ways: 1. The expressed powers are given to Congress because they are written in the Constitution. 2. The implied powers are given to Congress by reasonable deduction from the expressed powers written in the Constitution. 3. The inherent powers are given to Congress simply because the Constitution creates a National Government for the United States.
3 Strict Versus Liberal Construction Liberal constructionists, led by Alexander Hamilton, favored a liberal interpretation of the Constitution, a broad interpretation of the powers given to Congress.
4 Strict Versus Liberal Construction Strict constructionists, led by Thomas Jefferson, argued that Congress should only be able to exercise: 1. its expressed powers and 2. those implied powers absolutely necessary to carry out those expressed powers.
5 Strong Federal Govt. Weaker Federal Govt. Strong National Defense Federal Power Liberal Construction Strict Construction States Rights Regulate Interstate Trade Implied Powers Expressed Powers
6 Assessment 1. The Constitution grants all of the following powers to Congress EXCEPT (a) the expressed powers. (b) the implied powers. (c) the authoritarian powers. (d) the inherent powers.
7 Assessment 1. The Constitution grants all of the following powers to Congress EXCEPT (a) the expressed powers. (b) the implied powers. (c) the authoritarian powers. (d) the inherent powers.
8 Assessment 2. Strict constructionists favored Congress exercising (a) only the expressed powers and those implied powers necessary to carry out the expressed powers. (b) unlimited power. (c) only the powers granted to it by State constitutions. (d) powers granted to Congress through acts of the President.
9 Assessment 2. Strict constructionists favored Congress exercising (a) only the expressed powers and those implied powers necessary to carry out the expressed powers. (b) unlimited power. (c) only the powers granted to it by State constitutions. (d) powers granted to Congress through acts of the President.
10 Chap 11.2: Expressed Powers The Power to Tax The Borrowing Power The Commerce Power The Currency Power The Bankruptcy Power Foreign Relations Powers War Powers Other Expressed Powers Naturalization Postal Power Copyrights and Patents Weights & Measures Power Over Territories and Other Areas Judicial Powers
11 The Power To Tax The Constitution gives Congress the power: To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1
12 Federal Spending of Tax Dollars,
13 The Borrowing Power Article I, Section 8, Clause 2 gives Congress the power [t]o borrow money on the credit of the United States. Deficit financing is the practice of spending more money than you receive. Public debt - all of the money owed by the government.
14 The Commerce Power the power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade is granted in the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. The Constitution places four limits on Congress s use of the commerce power: 1.Congress cannot tax exports. 2.Congress cannot favor the ports of one State over those of any other in the regulation of trade. 3.Congress cannot require that Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear or pay Duties in another. 4.Congress could not interfere with the slave trade (through 1808).
15 The Currency Power Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 gives Congress the power [t]o coin Money [and] regulate the value thereof. Legal tender is any kind of money that a creditor must by law accept in payment for debts.
16 The Bankruptcy power Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 gives Congress the power [t]o establish uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States. Bankruptcy is the legal proceeding in which the bankrupt person s assets are distributed among those to whom a debt is owed. When a person is unable to pay their bills.
17 Assessment 4. The commerce power gives Congress the right to (a) regulate interstate and foreign trade. (b) establish proceedings for bankruptcies. (c) practice deficit financing. (d) create a national currency.
18 Assessment 4. The commerce power gives Congress the right to (a) regulate interstate and foreign trade. (b) establish proceedings for bankruptcies. (c) practice deficit financing. (d) create a national currency.
19 Foreign Relations and War Powers The Senate must approve Treaties with 2/3 vote Only Congress can Declare War
20 Chap 11.3: Other Expressed Powers Naturalization is the process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another. The Postal Power Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 says that Congress has the power [t]o establish Post Offices and post Roads.
21 Other Expressed Powers Cont. Copyright - the exclusive right of an author to reproduce, publish, and sell his or her creative work. Music Literature etc. (Lifetime) Patent - grants a person the sole right to manufacture, use, or sell any new and useful art, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter. Inventions (20 years)
22 Other Expressed Powers Cont. Weights and Measures Congress has the power to fix the Standard of Weights and Measures throughout the United States. Congress has approved both the English and Metric measurements.
23 Other Expressed Powers Cont. Power Over Territories and Other Areas Congress has the power to acquire, manage, and dispose of various federal areas. One way of acquiring property is through eminent domain, the inherent power to take private property for public use.
24 Other Expressed Powers Cont. Judicial Powers Congress may create all of the federal courts below the Supreme Court and structure of the federal judiciary. Congress may also define federal crimes and set punishment for violators of federal law. Examples: counterfeiting, piracy, treason
25 DRESS CODE Rams Dress for Success: No Headwear of any type. Including but not limited to hats, headbands, scarves, wave caps, etc. All skirts, tops and dresses must be an appropriate length. (As stated in Student Handbook page HB-31) Pants and shorts can not sag below the waistline. No tops that are spaghetti strap or expose the midriff. No shirts that contain inappropriate content. (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc.) Body Tattoos must be covered while in the building. Earrings in pierced ears are allowed, all other body piercing jewelry is prohibited. Hair color and style must be natural and non-distracting to the learning environment. House shoes or slippers are not permitted. Pajama tops/bottoms, camouflage & tearaway apparel are not permitted. Any additional garments which may interfere with the learning environment is prohibited.
26 Chap 11.4: Implied Powers The Necessary and Proper Clause known as the Elastic Clause gives to Congress the power: To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
27 The Battle Over Implied Powers The formation of the Bank of the United States spawned controversy between strict and liberal constructionists. In McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819, the formation of the Second Bank of the United States was challenged by strict constructionists. Chief Justice John Marshall ruled in favor of the Second Bank, giving sweeping approval to the concept of implied powers.
28 Assessment 1. The process by which a citizen of one country becomes a citizen of another is known as (a) acquisition. (b) copyright law. (c) eminent domain. (d) naturalization.
29 Assessment 1. The process by which a citizen of one country becomes a citizen of another is known as (a) acquisition. (b) copyright law. (c) eminent domain. (d) naturalization.
30 Assessment 2. All of the following are part of Congress s war powers EXCEPT (a) the power to provide and maintain a navy. (b) the power to raise and support armies. (c) the power of eminent domain. (d) the power to discipline the military.
31 Assessment 2. All of the following are part of Congress s war powers EXCEPT (a) the power to provide and maintain a navy. (b) the power to raise and support armies. (c) the power of eminent domain. (d) the power to discipline the military.
32 Assessment 3. The basis for the implied powers of Congress is found in (a) the Necessary and Proper Clause. (b) the Implied Clause. (c) the Articles of Confederation. (d) the Supremacy Clause.
33 Assessment 3. The basis for the implied powers of Congress is found in (a) the Necessary and Proper Clause. (b) the Implied Clause. (c) the Articles of Confederation. (d) the Supremacy Clause.
34 Assessment 4. The Supreme Court upheld the idea of implied powers in its ruling in (a) Marbury v. Madison, (b) Dred Scott v. Sandford, (c) McCulloch v. Maryland, (d) Ex parte Milligan, 1866.
35 Assessment 4. The Supreme Court upheld the idea of implied powers in its ruling in (a) Marbury v. Madison, (b) Dred Scott v. Sandford, (c) McCulloch v. Maryland, (d) Ex parte Milligan, 1866.
36 Chap 11.5: Nonlegislative Powers Constitutional Amendments Article V gives Congress the power to propose amendments by a two-thirds vote in each house. Electoral Duties If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes for President, the House must vote, by states, to choose the President and the Senate vote to choose the Vice President.
37 Impeachment Power The Constitution grants Congress the power of removing the President, Vice President, or other civil officers from their office through impeachment. The House has the sole power to impeach, or bring charges against the individual. There is then a trial in the Senate. A twothirds vote of the senators present is needed for conviction. The penalty for conviction is removal from office.
38 Executive Powers Appointments All major appointments made by the President must be confirmed by the Senate by majority vote. Treaties The President makes treaties approved by 2/3 of Senate
39 Investigatory Power Congress may choose to conduct investigations through its standing committees for several reasons: 1. To gather information useful to Congress in the making of some legislation 2. To oversee the operations of various executive branch agencies 3. To focus public attention on a particular subject 4. To expose the questionable activities of public officials or private persons 5. To promote the particular interests of some members of Congress
40 Assessment 5.All of the following are powers of Congress EXCEPT (a) Selecting the President if no candidate receives a majority in the electoral college. (b) Nominating Cabinet positions and Supreme Court justices. (c) Approving executive branch appointments. (d) Proposing amendments to the Constitution.
41 Assessment 5.All of the following are powers of Congress EXCEPT (a) Selecting the President if no candidate receives a majority in the electoral college. (b) Nominating Cabinet positions and Supreme Court justices. (c) Approving executive branch appointments. (d) Proposing amendments to the Constitution.
42 Assessment 6. Which of the following series of events is correct for the impeachment of a government official? (a) The Supreme Court holds hearings, the House votes to impeach, a trial is held in the Senate. (b) The Senate holds hearings, the Senate votes to impeach, a trial is held in the House. (c) The House holds hearings, the House votes to impeach, a trial is held in the Senate. (d) None of the above.
43 Assessment 6. Which of the following series of events is correct for the impeachment of a government official? (a) The Supreme Court holds hearings, the House votes to impeach, a trial is held in the Senate. (b) The Senate holds hearings, the Senate votes to impeach, a trial is held in the House. (c) The House holds hearings, the House votes to impeach, a trial is held in the Senate. (d) None of the above.
44 The Implied Powers of Congress
45 The Implied Powers of Congress
46 The Implied Powers of Congress
47 The Implied Powers of Congress
48 The Implied Powers of Congress
49 The Implied Powers of Congress
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