PPT-The Powers of Congress

Essential Questions What is the purpose of federalism Why does the government need to make sure that the rights of citizens are upheld What were the causes of instances in United States history in which rights were not properly upheld How werehave these issues been resolved . Plenary v. Concurrent Powers. Plenary Powers: . powers granted to a body in absolute terms, with no review of, or limitations upon, the exercise of those powers.. Concurrent Powers: . powers shared among two or more bodies, allowing checks or limits on the exercise of those powers. National vs. State Government. Federalism: The idea that both the state & national government have powers.. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/federalism.html. Exclusive Powers of the National and State Governments. MR. Raymond. Limited Government. -. Article One. How Congress will work. -Congress is given certain powers. -defined in Article 1 of the Constitution. Enumerated powers (listed). Implied powers (“necessary and proper” clause). Unit IV: The Presidency and the Bureaucracy. Lesson 1. Is the modern presidency too powerful or not powerful enough?. Qualifications and Term. Formal qualifications . (established by Article II). Natural-born citizen. Bell Ringer: . Give two examples of POWERS OF CONGRESS:. Delegated Powers. Congressional powers are . delegated (given) . by the Constitution.. These delegated powers are either . 1. .) Expressed . 2. Lets Begin!. Introduction:. Public approval of Congress is very low. Yet, approval ratings for people’s representative is high . Members spend considerable time serving constituents . Functions of Congress:. Powers Granted to Congress. Financing Government. Collect taxes, borrow & print money. Regulating and Encouraging American Trade and Industry. Foreign & domestic trade. Roads & Post Offices. Expressed Powers. The Power to tax. Taxes are used to provide for public needs (and we have many needs). Limits on taxing. Can only tax for public purposes or “general Welfare”. Can’t tax exports. LESSON OBJECTIVES. EXPLAIN BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CONGRESS AND THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. DISCUSS HOW CONGRESS REFLECTS AMERICA’S COMMITMENT TO RESPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT AND FEDERALISM. IDENTIFY SEVERAL CONSTITUTIONAL SOURCES OF CONGRESSIONAL POWER. A delegated power is a power given to the national government. An example is coining money, declaring war, and making treaties with other nations. . A reserved power is a power . specifically . reserved to the states. Powers include setting up local governments and determining the speed limit.. What’s the Difference Between Expressed and Implied?. Expressed Powers. Implied Powers. Expressed means that they are explicitly written in the Constitution, giving Congress the direct power to regulate those areas. Chapter 6 Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Section 1 Constitutional Powers The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution enables Congress to expand its powers. Conflicting interpretations of the elastic clause are reflected in Supreme Court rulings on the power of Congress. Chapter 6 Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Section 1 Constitutional Powers The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution enables Congress to expand its powers. Conflicting interpretations of the elastic clause are reflected in Supreme Court rulings on the power of Congress. Civics. Main Idea. Congress represents the people and enacts laws in their name, playing a vital role in our government’s system of checks and balances.. Essential Question. What powers does the Constitution give to Congress?.