12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. The Powers of Congress 9/14/2018

Topics The Legislative Powers The Expressed Powers Foreign Relations 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. Topics The Legislative Powers The Expressed Powers Foreign Relations Non legislative Powers 9/14/2018

I. Legislative Powers Expressed Powers Implied Powers Denied Powers 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. I. Legislative Powers Expressed Powers Implied Powers Denied Powers 9/14/2018

12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. A. Expressed Powers Powers expressly given to congress in the Constitution. Declare war Conduct foreign policy Coin money 9/14/2018

12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. B. Implied Powers Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution. “Congress is granted the power to make any laws “necessary and proper” in carrying out its duties. Jefferson and Strict Construction Hamilton and Liberal Construction 9/14/2018

C. Denied Powers Article I section 9 list denied powers. 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. C. Denied Powers Article I section 9 list denied powers. Can not suspend writs of Habeas Corpus No Bills of Attainder No Ex Post Facto Laws. Bill of Rights further restricts Legislative Power. 10th amendment reserves powers not mentioned with the states. 9/14/2018

II. The Expressed Powers 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. II. The Expressed Powers Power to Tax The Borrowing Power The Commerce Power Judicial Powers Copy Rights and Patents Other Expressed Powers 9/14/2018

12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. A. Power to Tax A tax is a charge levied by the government on persons or property to meet public needs. Limitations on Taxes. May only tax for public purpose May not tax exports Direct taxes indirect taxes 9/14/2018

B. The Borrowing Power Deficit Financing The National debt 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. B. The Borrowing Power Deficit Financing The Government spends more than it takes in one year. The National debt The total amount of money borrowed by the government over time, plus accumulated interest. 9/14/2018

12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. C. The Commerce Power Power of congress to regulate interstate trade as well as foreign trade. Prevented trade wars between states. Gibbons v Ogden, 1824. Stated commerce is also traffic and communication. 9/14/2018

D. Judicial Powers Power to establish the courts 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. D. Judicial Powers Power to establish the courts Define crimes and set punishments. 9/14/2018

E. Copyrights and Patents 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. E. Copyrights and Patents Copyright is the exclusive right of an author to reproduce, publish, and sell his or her creative work. Registered at the Copyright office of the Library of Congress. Patent grants a person the sole right to manufacture, use or sell any new and useful art, machine, manufacture, or composition, of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof. 9/14/2018

F. Other Expressed Powers 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. F. Other Expressed Powers Immigration and Naturalization The Postal Power Weights and Measures Establish a common currency Common bankruptcy Laws 9/14/2018

II. Foreign Relations The Federal government represents the states 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. II. Foreign Relations The Federal government represents the states The War Powers 9/14/2018

A. The Federal government represents the states 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. A. The Federal government represents the states The states are not sovereign. No power in foreign affairs. 50 different policies would be a problem. President conducts many of the relations with other nations. Congress does play a role in these relations 9/14/2018

B. The War Powers Congress has the power to declare war. 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. B. The War Powers Congress has the power to declare war. Raise and support armies Maintain a navy However, the President is the Commander in Chief. A Constitutional conflict 9/14/2018

IV. Non Legislative Powers 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. IV. Non Legislative Powers Amendments Electoral duties Impeachment Conduct Investigations Advice and consent New States and Territories 9/14/2018

A. Amendments Begin process to amend the Constitution 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. A. Amendments Begin process to amend the Constitution 9/14/2018

12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. B. Electoral Duties If no candidate receives a majority in the electoral college, the house will select a winner. 1801 election 1825 election 25th Amendment allows House and Senate to confirm the Vice President. 9/14/2018

C. Impeachment Congress has power to impeach Federal Official. 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. C. Impeachment Congress has power to impeach Federal Official. The House can impeach, or formally bring charges. The Senate will act as a jury Chief Supreme Court Justice acts as the Judge Only has occurred twice. Andrew Johnson William Clinton 9/14/2018

D. Conduct Investigations 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. D. Conduct Investigations Implied power that congress has power to investigate government action. impact of proposed legislation. Impact of current legislation Executive misconduct. Investigate a major crisis 9/14/2018

E. Advise and Consent Sometimes referred to as Executive Powers. 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. E. Advise and Consent Sometimes referred to as Executive Powers. The Senate approves all executive appointments. The Cabinet Ambassadors Supreme Court Justices Senate also approves all treaties. 9/14/2018

New States and Territories 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. New States and Territories Established rules of admittance to become a new state. District of Columbia in 1980 Puerto Rico in 1989 Congress also governs territories. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and Washington D.C. 9/14/2018