https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo en-us 2017-11-13 18:04:35 UTC 2026-03-21 22:19:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206823214 Congress only has the power to make actions if granted by the constitution and cannot create national public school systems, require people to vote or attend church, or set a minimum age for marriage or driver's licenses. Congress cannot do these and a great many other things because the constitution does not delegate to it any power to do so.]]> 2017-11-14 16:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206823214 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206829138 According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, it gives congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several states. Congress and the court have had to answer hundreds of questions about the Commerce Clause and have defined the meaning of the Commerce Clause with congress being granted the power to do so.]]> 2017-11-14 16:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206829138 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206832481 The Commerce power is the power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade, being vital to the welfare of the nation. Also, granted the growth of the greatest open market in the world and proved to be useful for the building of a strong and U.S. out of a weak confederation.]]> 2017-11-14 16:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206832481 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206836123 According to the Constitution, it gives Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties , impost and "Excises", to pay debts and provide for the common defenses and general welfare of the United States.]]> 2017-11-14 17:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206836123 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206837867 Article I, Section 8, Clause 2 states that Congress has the power to borrow money on the credit of United States and there is no constitutional limits on the amount of money Congress may borrow. ]]> 2017-11-14 17:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206837867 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206844512 Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 states that Congress has the power "to coin Money and regulate the value thereof".]]> 2017-11-14 17:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206844512 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206850736 A copyright is the exclusive right of an author to reproduce, publish, and sell his or her creative work. This right may be assigned to another as to publishing firm by mutual agreement between the owner and the other party. Often registered by the Copyright Office in the Library of Congress and are valid towards authors within 70 years. ]]> 2017-11-14 17:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/206850736 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207298761 Individuals of a certain country become official citizens through a process called Naturalization. Today, the nation's population includes more than 14 million naturalized citizens. ]]> 2017-11-15 16:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207298761 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207301419 6 out of the 27 expressed powers set out in Article I, Section 8 that deal with the subject of war and national defense, which congress also shares the same power with chief executive. Congressional war powers are considered both "Extensive" and "Substantial" , meaning that Congress can declare war.]]> 2017-11-15 16:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207301419 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207306570 Necessary and Proper Clause was based on powers that are not set out in so many words in the Constitution but are, rather, implied by those that are important and necessary, it gives Congress the expressed powers. It's objective mainly concerns towards Congress choosing the means for carrying into Execution along with many powers given by the Constitution.]]> 2017-11-15 16:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207306570 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207312458 According to Congress, they have the ability to investigate any matters that imply within the scope of its lawmaking authority. This action is granted by the Constitution and the legislative power to Congress, according to Article I, Section 1]]> 2017-11-15 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207312458 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207316098 All major appointments made by the president must be confirmed by the Senate by majority vote and each nominations is referred to the appropriate standing committee of the senate. Treaties are made by the president and often asked towards the advice of the Senate when a treaty is being negotiated and prepared.]]> 2017-11-15 17:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207316098 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207322070 The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States may be removed from office, impeached, for conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors, according to Article II, Section 4. ]]> 2017-11-15 17:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207322070 444002895 https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207324016 According to Article V, Congress may propose amendments to the Constitution by a two-thirds of vote in each house, including all 27 amendments that was created by Congress. Another action implies Congress making a national convention of delegates from each of the states to propose an amendment. Electoral Duties call for the House to elect a President and when no one has one the majority of the vote, the house must choose the next issue.  ]]> 2017-11-15 17:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/444002895/xpjvygj6imeo/wish/207324016