PPT-Power’s of Congress

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. Samantha Tempchin, lbsc690 spring 2013. Library of Congress:. “. The Library holds the most comprehensive collection of American music in the world, more than . 22 million items. . including 6.5 million pieces of sheet music.”. Social Choice in . Political Controversies. Paul H Edelman. Vanderbilt University. Problem: How to allocate seats among the states to the US House of Representatives. “Representatives … shall be apportioned among the several States…according to their respective numbers…. The actual Enumeration shall be made…within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.”. Bell Ringer: . Can you give an example of a power of Congress?. Delegated Powers. Congressional powers are delegated . (given) by the Constitution.. These delegated powers are either . 1.) Expressed 2.)Implied or 3.) Inherent . Review. The differences between the House and Senate are… . The differences between the House and Senate are… . Size and representation to begin with, in the House you get one hour to debate, the Senate gets unlimited debate (filibuster) which can only be stopped by a cloture vote (60 votes), spending bills must originate in the House.. europe. Chapter 23.5. What was the Congress of Vienna?. First Question:. The Congress of Vienna was a series of meetings of European heads of government looking to establish long-lasting peace and stability in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon.. 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:. “Members of Congress are single-minded seekers of reelection.” - David Mayhew. Congress: Getting elected. Incumbency Advantage. Between 1863 and 1969 percentage of first term Reps. fell from about 58% to 8. Powers Granted to Congress. Financing Government. Collect taxes, borrow & print money. Regulating and Encouraging American Trade and Industry. Foreign & domestic trade. Roads & Post Offices. 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. Introduction. 1. The Framers of the U.S. Constitution created a bicameral congress consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate.. 2. The two houses of Congress have different characters.. A Bicameral Congress. Article 1, Section 8 of U.S. Constitution:. Congress may exercise only those powers that are granted to it by Constitution, further defined by Bill of Rights, and other protections found in Constitution.. Why is Article I so long and Articles II and III so short? What does this reveal about the Framers view of Congress?. Evolution of congress. Intentions of founders. Fear of excessive power concentrated in a single institution. 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?. The Presidency. Leaving office – 4 scenarios.. 1. Loses election. 2. Served two terms.. 3. Impeachment. 4. Incapacity. The Presidency – Presidential Power. Aaron . Wildawsky. :. Foreign policy: The president dominates and is able to get their way..