Powers of Congress Assignment by Daniela Sifuentes-444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4 en-us 2017-11-16 23:02:59 UTC 2026-01-02 15:25:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png The Delegated Powers 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936279 - those powers, expressed, implied, or inherent, granted to the National Government by the Constitution

]]> 2017-11-16 23:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936279 Expressed Powers 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936367 - those expressed powers of Congress listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grant the legislative branch a huge amount of authority over American national policy, both foreign and domestic.]]> 2017-11-16 23:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936367 The Commerce Power and Its Limits 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936458 - the power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade
Limits: 1.) cannot tax exports
2.) cannot favor the ports of one state over those of any other in the regulation of trade
3.) cannot require that "Vessels bound to, or form, one state be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another"
4.) could not interfere with the slave trade until at least the year 1808]]> 2017-11-16 23:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936458 Money Powers 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936860
  • The Power to Tax
    • Constitution gives Congress the power "to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defenses and general Welfare of the United States"
    • The Borrowing Power
    Congress has the power to borrow money from the credit of the united states
    • Currency Power
    Congress has the power to issue money and to regulate its value.

    ]]>     2017-11-16 23:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207936860     Other Domestic Powers 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937080 -  The Postal Powers: Congress has power to establish Post Offices and Post Roads to provide for carrying mail
    - Judicial Powers:
    Congress has the power to create all of the federal courts below the Supreme Court, also has the power to define federal crimes and set punishments]]>     2017-11-16 23:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937080     War Powers 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937252 -the U.S Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, but the president has dominate power over armed forces]]> 2017-11-16 23:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937252 Necessary and Proper Clause 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937322 The final clause of Article 1, Section 8 in the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" for executing its powers
    - Strict Constructionists
    One who argues for a narrow interpretation of the Constitutions provisions, particularly those granting powers to the Federal Government
    - Liberal Constructionists
    One who argues for a broad interpretation of the  Constitutions provisions, particularly those granting powers to the Federal Government]]>     2017-11-16 23:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937322     Power to Investigate 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937767 Congress ha the power to investigate. This power is usually delegated to committees -- either the standing committees, special committees set up for a specific purpose, or joint committees composed of members of both houses.]]> 2017-11-16 23:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937767 Appointments and Treaties 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937850 All major appointments made by President must be confirmed by the Senate by majority vote
    The President makes treaties "by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate]]>     2017-11-16 23:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937850     Impeachment 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937911 The Constitution provides that the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States  shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
    - Only two Presidents have ever been impeached, Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.]]>     2017-11-16 23:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207937911     Amendments 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207938146 Article V says that Congress may propose amendments to the Constitution by a two-thirds vote in each house. All 27 of the amendments thus far added to the document have been proposed by Congress]]> 2017-11-16 23:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207938146 Electoral Duties 444003131 https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207938346 The Constitution gives Congress the responsibility to elect the new President if there is no majority vote.]]> 2017-11-16 23:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/444003131/f1k7vtziv5e4/wish/207938346