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So what exactly does Congress do? Powers of Congress So what exactly does Congress do?

Types of Powers Delegated Powers: Congress only has those powers given to it Expressed Powers: Actually written down Implied Powers: Assumed because of written powers Non-Legislative Powers: Not related to making laws

Expressed Powers Textbook Page 760 Article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states, “The Congress shall have power…” This article spells out the delegated or expressed powers of Congress. Look up the clause number that you have been assigned and complete the following: Clause # _____ Briefly summarize the clause using complete sentences. Why is this power important? Provide a real life example of this clause’s use.

Expressed Powers Examples Tax Borrow Money Fix weights/measures 27 different EXPRESSED powers in 18 different clauses Examples Tax Borrow Money Regulate Bankruptcy Coin money, set value, punish counterfeiting Regulate Foreign and Interstate Commerce Patents and Copyrights Set seat of national capital Est. Post Office Fix weights/measures Regulate territories Regulate Naturalization Raise, regulate, and provide for Army and Navy Declare War Organize, arm, discipline, and call forth militias Define and punish crimes on high seas

Necessary and Proper Clause Implied Powers Definition = not written in the Constitution, but assumed Congress should be able to do things because of specific clauses Necessary and Proper Clause “To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into executions the foregoing powers…” Examples: Commerce Powers War Powers

Non-Legislative Powers Constitutional Amendments: Article V outlines how amendments may be applied 2/3 vote in House then ratified by states 27 total amendments Electoral Duties House of Reps acts as a tie-breaker if Electoral College is tied Ex: Thomas Jefferson (1801) and John Quincy Adams (1825) Also replacing VP, needs majority of both houses of Congress

Non-Legislative Powers Confirmation: Senate confirms any executive branch appointment or treaties Ex: Woodrow Wilson and Treaty of Versailles (League of Nations) Impeachment Bring charges against an elected official (House) and try to an elected official (Senate) Ex: Andrew Johnson / Nixon / Bill Clinton Hold hearings, issue subpoenas