1. The Powers of Congress
Ch. 8
Sec. 2 Pp

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

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

13. 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