Chapter 5: Congress: The Legislative Branch Section 2: The Powers of Congress

The Powers of Congress Main Idea The Constitution gives Congress many expressed powers, and it implies some others. The Constitution also places limits on the powers of Congress.

What types of powers does Congress have? The Powers of Congress Reading Focus What types of powers does Congress have? What are the expressed powers of Congress? What are the implied powers of Congress? What are some of Congress’s nonlegislative powers? What are some of the limits on the powers of Congress? How has the power of Congress changed during U.S. history?

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