Powers of Congress (Article I)

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Powers of Congress (Article I)

Expressed Powers SPECIFICALLY listed in the Constitution Power to tax Power to borrow Power to regulate trade and selling of goods (commerce) Power to print currency and make coins

More Expressed Powers – Specifically Listed in Constitution Foreign Relations Powers War Powers Naturalization Powers Postal Power Copyrights and Patents Weights and Measurements Judicial Powers

Implied Powers Powers NOT WRITTEN in the Constitution, but suggested Necessary and Proper Clause Also known as elastic clause Powers that Congress needs in order to conduct its business

Implied Powers Examples include: Establishing the Federal Reserve Making tax evasion a crime Establishing federal aid programs Drafting an army Setting minimum wages and maximum work hours

Expressed vs. Implied Powers Expressed Powers Listed in the Constitution Implied Powers Not listed in Constitution

The Nonlegislative Powers Those powers not having to do with making law Constitutional Amendments Electoral College Impeachment The Power to investigate (holding hearings)

Assignment All superheroes have powers. Think of a comic book character who comes to mind. Choose one of the implied or expressed powers & make a Congressional superhero character. Explain the character & how his/her power is important! Then, think of a villain. How is this power going to defeat the villain? Tomorrow we’re going to make comics using what you do today (15 pts)