https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa en-us 2018-01-25 13:38:09 UTC 2018-01-25 23:01:32 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224631320 Listed in Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1-18, the Constitution gives Congress expressed, or enumerated, powers. The last clause also gives Congress the power to do whatever is "necessary and proper" to carry out these expressed powers. The last clause gives Congress implied powers to carry out whatever is necessary and proper, and these powers have expanded as the nation has grown. ]]> 2018-01-25 13:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224631320 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224633431 Despite the growing powers of Congress, the Bill of Rights limits them and gives a set list of what citizens are entitled to, and what Congress can't take away. Article 1, Section 9, of the Constitution denies Congress the writ of habeas Corps, along with other limitations. ]]> 2018-01-25 13:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224633431 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224636511 Congress has gained many powers since the creation of our nation. One of the most important is the power to levy taxes and control spending. They may also give copyrights and patents, which has grown more important as technology continues to develop. Congress has the power over removal, and if the House votes to impeach someone holding office, then the Senate holds a trial to determine if they get removed. Another very important power is that of proposing amendments and ratifying the Constitution, which can alter how our country is governed.]]> 2018-01-25 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224636511 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224637209 Congress shares power with the president make a foreign and national defense policy. They have the power to declare war and maintain an army and navy, along with others, but they generally let the President lead the troops. This is because the President doesn't have to declare war to carry out military operations. There was little communication between the President and Congress until the Vietnam War, when Congress passed the War Powers Act, giving them near full control of military operations. ]]> 2018-01-25 13:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224637209 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224640237 Since Congress holds power over removal, they can determine if the president should be impeached. This gives them a lot of control over the executive branch of the government, and makes it so the president has to be careful to remain in their favor. ]]> 2018-01-25 13:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224640237 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224898873 Congress holds a lot of powers, but they still have to adhere to the Constitution, and the judicial branch can always look into them and deem certain actions unconstitutional. The president also has the power to veto their bills. The only problem with them being restricted by the Constitution is that they also have the power to change it. ]]> 2018-01-25 23:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/jzdopyxuobpa/wish/224898873