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1 Powers of Congress Chapter 11

2 The Scope of Congressional Power
Congress only can do what the Constitution provides… Expressed Power specific wording Implied Powers Reasonable deduction Inherent Powers Powers given to the National Government because it has evolved into a world power

3 Strict Construction Strict Construction
Led by Thomas Jefferson and the Federalists Congress should only use expressed powers Wanted states to keep as much power as possible “Government is best which governs least”

4 Liberal Construction Led by Alexander Hamilton and the Anti-Federalists Favored the passage of the Constitution Loose interpretation of the Constitution Inherent powers of Congress The U.S. initially followed liberal construction

5 Examples of Liberal Construction and the Growth of the U.S.
Wars Economic Crisis National Emergencies Transportation Presidential Power

6 Consensus The U.S. has reached a consensus when it comes to interpretation of the constitution Broad interpretation of the constitution rather than a narrow interpretation This consensus has prevailed in U.S. history, however it has often been controversial

7 Quick Quiz Explain the difference between; implied, expressed, and inherent powers Compare strict and liberal constructionist “Historically there has been a consensus within this country to favor broad interpretation rather than narrow interpretation”

8 The Expressed Powers of Money and Congress
The Commerce Clause: To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states and with the Indian tribes This is a broad statement that Congress and the Supreme court have had to answer hundreds of times

9 The Power to Tax Article I section 8
“To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States”

10 Purpose of Taxes Tax: a charge levied by the government on persons to raise money to meet public needs Read “The Power to Tax” on page What is a protective tariff? What is an indirect tax?

11 Powers Borrowing Power Commerce Power Currency Power Bankruptcy Power
Foreign Relations Power War Powers

12 Other Expressed Powers
Naturalization The Postal Power Copyrights and Patents Power over territories and other areas Judicial Powers


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