Congressional Powers by Elizabeth Bourque https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j 12.4.1- Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law. This padlet illustrates this standard by showing the roles of Senate and House of Representatives. 12.4.2- Explain the process through which the Constitution can be amended.This padlet also illustrates 12.4.2 because we explain the process of how the constitution was amended. en-us 2018-11-06 18:30:47 UTC 2025-09-28 01:41:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Expressed Powers pt 1 soherr01452 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301157830  The expressed powers of the United States government are those that are specifically listed in the Constitution. These powers apply to Congress, the President, or the Supreme Court.
12.4.1]]> 2018-11-06 18:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301157830 implied powers soherr01452 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301157928 Implied powers are powers of U.S. government which have not been granted by the Constitution but that is implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the powers.
12.4.1]]> 2018-11-06 18:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301157928 inherent powers soherr01452 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301157977
Inherent powers are those powers held by the President that are not mentioned in the US .Though these powers are not specified, they are necessary in some situations in order for the President to effectively fulfill his or her responsibilities. Some people have shown concern that the interpreted inherent powers held by the U.S. President are too open-ended, allowing the Commander in Chief to operate without check-and-balance by Congress. 

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]]> 2018-11-06 18:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301157977 Gibbons v. Odgen lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301159587 Gibbons v. Ogden is a 1824 landmark case of the Supreme Court of the United States, which gave Congress complete power in regulating interstate commerce. The case questioned whether or not the State of New York could regulate interstate commerce - typically Congress’ right. In a unanimous decision that referenced the Supremacy Clause, the Supreme Court found in favor of Gibbons.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301159587 1. Initiate Revenue Bills: elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301160476 the revenue bill focuses on the methods for raising money, taxes and tariffs. Under the U.S. Constitution, federal revenue bills are required to be initiated in the House of Representatives.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301160476 Gibbons v. Odgen lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301160929  U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle that states cannot, by legislative enactment, interfere with the power of Congress to regulate commerce. It was a landmark decision in which the Supreme Court held that the power to regulate interstate commerce was granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause of the Constitution.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301160929 2. Start impeachment of proceeding officers: elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301161022 The Constitution defines impeachment at the federal level and limits impeachment to, The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States who may be impeached and removed only for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301161022 3.Choose the president in the event of a tie in the electoral college. elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301161389 It takes 270 to Win. If neither candidate gets a majority of the 538 electoral votes, the election for President is decided in the House of Representatives, with each state delegation having one vote. 
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301161389 3 Specific Powers for Members of House of Representatives elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301164971 12.4.1]]> 2018-11-06 18:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301164971 3 Specific Powers for Members of Senate elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301165818 12.4.1]]> 2018-11-06 18:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301165818 1. Advice presidential appointments: elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301165925 The power of the Senate to consult and approve the presidents treaties and appointments.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301165925 2. Approve treaties (2/3 vote): elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301166264 The Constitution provides that the president shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301166264 3. Elect VP in event of a tie in electoral college: elbour43663 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301166630 A majority of states (26) is needed to win. Senators would elect the Vice-President, with each Senator having a vote.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-06 18:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301166630 War powers lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301167560 The War Powers Act officially called the War Powers Resolution was enacted in November 1973 over an executive veto by President Richard M. Nixon. Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. The President, meanwhile, obtain the power to direct the military after a Congressional declaration of war from Article II, Section 2, which names the President Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. 
12.4.1]]> 2018-11-06 18:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301167560 soherr01452 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301168399 2018-11-06 18:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/301168399 mawilt00878 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304136454 Expressed Powers of Money and Commerce 

 Tax!
Includes the most important power that regulates commerce
WHAT IS COMMERCE ?
To buy and sell especially on a large scale with social dealings between people
Declare War
meaning to raise the army and maintaining the navy

**TAX AND DECLARING WAR GIVE CONGRESS THE AUTHORITY TO SET POLICY ON MATTERS OF WAR AND PEACE
Congress has the ability to coin money and regulate the value of it

Most of the expressed powers are included in Article 1 Section 8
“The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect taxes, Duties, and imposts and Excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general Welfare of the United states“
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Liberal Won
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]]> 2018-11-14 07:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304148111 Expressed Powers of Money and commerce Example mawilt00878 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304151042 2018-11-14 07:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304151042 Strict v. Liberal Constructionist Example mawilt00878 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304152205 2018-11-14 07:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304152205 War Powers lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304442531 The War Powers Act is a congressional resolution designed to limit the U.S. president’s ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad. Among other restrictions, the law requires that presidents notify Congress after deploying the armed forces and limits how long units can remain engaged without congressional approval.
12.7.8]]> 2018-11-14 17:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304442531 Foreign Policy lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304445618 Congress and foreign policy. The constitutional function of Congress is essentially to act as a check on presidential power. Only Congress can declare war, and the Senate must approve all treaties and confirm the president's nominees for ambassadorial and cabinet positions
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-14 17:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304445618 Foreign policy lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304447604 Presidential power to implement foreign policy is fairly broad. Presidential powers include the power to negotiate treaties and appoint ambassadors. The president has also implied powers to reach executive agreements and execute executive orders. He has the right to recommend and veto legislation.
12.4.2]]> 2018-11-14 17:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304447604 lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304490214 2018-11-14 19:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304490214 lomuno31130 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304490977 2018-11-14 19:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/304490977 Expressed powers pt.2 soherr01452 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/305409371 For example, the Constitution states that Congress has the right to tax us. Taxation was a major factor in our dissatisfaction with Great Britain. The federal government under the Articles of Confederation was not able to tax us. This proved to be a weakness and was corrected. 
12.4.1]]> 2018-11-16 18:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/305409371 Strict Construction mawilt00878 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/305409775 Leader By Thomas Jefferson and The Anti-Federalist 
Strict constructionist  goal is to limit the powers of the new national government
Don't agree with the implied powers]]> 2018-11-16 18:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/305409775 Liberal Construction mawilt00878 https://padlet.com/elbour43663/c3ha9xk2mr8j/wish/305411051 Leader By Alexander Hamilton and The Federalists
They believe in different parts of the Constitution 
Argued that the Federal government should have more power
wanted more implied powers to national government

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