Essential Question 9-18-17 What are the powers Congress has to make laws and how do they affect the rest of government and the public?
TWEDYAWTS 9-18-17 Property owners in the Duranguito neighborhood have the right to demolish their property, without government interference.
Supremacy Clause, Elastic Clause, and the Power of Congress
Lesson Frame We will- Contrast the expressed and implied powers of Congress I will- Determine what power is held exclusively by the Senate
Found in the Constitution 3 types Legislative Power Found in the Constitution 3 types Enumerated- written in the Constitution (Article I) Implied- follow through of Enumerated powers Elastic Clause- from Article 1, “necessary and proper” to completing legislative goals Inherent- power to make laws because it is part of government
Enumerated vs Implied Powers Enumerated (Expressed) What should the Gov’t do? Raise an Army Coin money and punish counterfeiters How should they do it? Institute a draft to recruit soldiers Make Federal Reserve Bank
National Bank competes with Maryland’s state and local banks Mcculloch vs. Maryland 1819 National Bank competes with Maryland’s state and local banks Unfair government competition against state and private banks State of Maryland taxes national bank to make it fair McCulloch sues
After McCulloch, Supreme court rules in favor of Congress Mcculloch Aftermath After McCulloch, Supreme court rules in favor of Congress Federal bank is “necessary and proper” to coin money Reinforces Supremacy Clause from Article I- Federal law is SUPREME, over state and local law Sovereignty (power) is tested- Federal government wins
Exit Ticket 9-18-17 In reference to the powers of Congress, the word “Enumerated” means which of the following? Expressed Listed Numbered All of the above
Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone? Exit Ticket 2-23-17 Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone? Reserved powers Health and environment powers Advise and Consent powers Budget and finance powers
Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone? Exit Ticket 2-23-17 Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone? Reserved powers Health and environment powers Advise and Consent powers Budget and finance powers
Impeachment power exclusive to the House of Rep. Checks and Balances Impeachment power exclusive to the House of Rep. Senate serves as jury in impeachment cases (Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton only presidents impeached) 2/3 (66%) needed to convict
Stems from Separation of Powers Keeps branches in check Checks and Balances Stems from Separation of Powers Keeps branches in check Example: Presidential Nominees (Executive) for Cabinet members and Judges (Judicial) must be approved by the Senate (Legislative) Known as Advise and Consent Powers