The Powers of Congress Ch. 8 Sec. 2 Pp. 218-221

Powers Given to Congress Promoting the general welfare – needs of all people Collecting taxes and borrowing money Decides how money is spent Gives final approval of government’s budget

Powers Given to Congress Providing for Defense – establish and maintain army and navy. 1973 – War Powers Resolution – limits president’s ability to send troops into combat without congressional approval

Powers Given to Congress Establishing Justice – create federal courts They can impeach, or accuse, an official The Senate can put them on trial and remove them from office.

Powers Given to Congress Unlisted powers come from the “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution (known as the “elastic clause”) Nonlegislative powers – conduct investigations, gather information, and find out how executive branch is enforcing laws

Limits on the Powers of Congress Checks and balances Writ of habeas corpus – can not be held without charges No bills of attainder – can not be convicted without a trial No ex post facto laws – can not be punished for doing something before the law was passed.

What is an example of a power of Congress? Questions What is an example of a power of Congress? a. to appoint Supreme Court Justices b. to decide constitutional issues c. to declare war d. to veto the Supreme Court

Powers of Congress are limited by Questions Powers of Congress are limited by a. the number of members. b. its budget. c. the Constitution. d. local governments.

Questions The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to make laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out listed powers is often called the a. war powers clause. b. elastic clause. c. investigation clause. d. impeachment clause.

A writ of habeas corpus a. impeaches a President. Questions A writ of habeas corpus a. impeaches a President. b. brings someone to court. c. raises taxes. d. approves an appointment.

Which is a power held by the House but not the Senate? Questions Which is a power held by the House but not the Senate? a. approve Supreme Court justices b. create federal courts c. try an impeached official d. impeach or accuse officials

How many Presidents have been impeached and convicted? Questions How many Presidents have been impeached and convicted? none two three five

What is a requirement of all members of Congress? Questions What is a requirement of all members of Congress? serve for only two years at least 30 years old live in the state that elects them U.S. citizens for at least nine years