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Powers of Congress

Necessary and Proper clause enables Congress to expand its power Conflicting interpretations…loose vs strict constructionist Powers are limited by the Bill of Rights and the Constitution

Legislative Power to levy and appropriate money (power of the purse) Revenue bills (raising money, start in House then go to Senate) Appropriations bills (laws that authorize spending money) Power to borrow and coin money Regulate foreign and interstate commerce (used to end discrimination in places of business) Powers in foreign policy and national defense (approve treaties, declare war, maintain an army and navy) Naturalization of citizens and admission of new states Copyrights, patents Establish federal courts and post office

Nonlegislative House chooses president when no majority of electoral college votes is won Senate chooses vice president when no majority of electoral college votes is won Settle problems that arise from death of a candidate or the president’s incapacity Power of impeachment Senate approves presidential appointments Senate ratifies treaties made by President Ratification of amendments

Powers to Investigate Standing or select committees investigate the conduct and ethics of government officials and members of Congress Consequences range from proposing new legislation to removing officials from office Collect evidence, subpoena witnesses, grant witness immunity, witnesses can be prosecuted for perjury…not trials

Legislative Oversight Used to weigh how well the executive branch carries out the laws enacted by Congress Used to require executive agencies to submit reports on their activities and to review their budgets (GAO)