1. Powers of Congress
Chapter 11

2. Non-legislative Powers
Section 4
Non-legislative Powers

3. Non-Legislative Powers
Elections
If no Majority in electoral college – house chooses president, senate chooses vice president.
Constitutional Amendments
Congress can propose amendments to Constitution – has done so 33 times.
Investigations
Presidential Appointments

4. Impeachment Andrew Johnson Bill Clinton Richard Nixon
Tenure of Office Act
Acquitted by one vote
Bill Clinton
Relationship with White House intern, partisanship.
Acquitted on both charges
Richard Nixon
Watergate Scandal
Resigned before impeachment

6. Executive Powers Appointments Treaties
Senate must approve appointments made by the President.
Treaties
Senate must approve Treaties made with foreign nations with 2/3 vote.

7. Investigatory Power Gather Information
Oversee operations of executive agencies
Focus public attention
Expose the questionable activities of public officials
Promote the particular interests of some members of congress.