PPT-Congressional Powers

Congressional Power Congressional power is limited by the fact that it has only those powers delegated to it by the Constitution Congress cannot create national public schools Congress cannot require people to . American . Government. Power. Congressional oversight-. This is ability to require executive agencies to . submit reports on their activities. to review those agencies budgets. to direct their support agencies to monitor the executive branch. 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. Congresspersons and the Citizenry: . Older, because of constitutional age requirements and political experience is normally an advantage in running for national office. F. rom . the baby boomer generation. 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. Separation of Powers. . Distributes power equally among . three. branches of government. . Ensures no person or branch of government is too powerful. Legislative Branch. Created in Article I. Congress is the . of Congress. II. Constitutional Non-legislative Powers. Presidential Elections (if no electoral winner). House chooses president. Senate chooses VP. Impeachment and Removal. House impeaches (majority). Guidelines for Circulating Petitions. Circulators:. Must be U. S. citizens, and at least 18 years old.. Must not be on probation for a felony.. Do not need to be an Ohio citizen.. Do not need to be a registered voter.. 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 were/have these issues been resolved? . How was the country different in 1800 from today as regards the relative power of congress versus the president to wage war?. What resources did the president have available then and now?. How does this affect the basic shift of powers?. Enumerated/Delegated (Expressed) powers . are specifically given to Congress in the Constitution.. Article 1, Section 8. of the Constitution spells out the major powers of the Congress.. The first . 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. [ 4.3 ] The Expressed Powers The Expressed Powers Learning Objectives Describe the three types of powers delegated to Congress. Understand the expressed powers of Congress, including the commerce, taxing, bankruptcy, and borrowing powers, and explain why the Framers gave Congress the power to issue currency. National . Government. State. Government. Powers Granted. Powers Denied. Delegated Powers. Reserved Powers. Concurrent Powers. Expressed. Implied. Inherent. 10. th. Amendment. Denied:. Expressly. Silence of the Constitution. Competition and Bids in Medicare’s Prescription Drug ProgramJune 23, 2013Andrew StockingMicroeconomic Studies Division 1 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Design of the Part D Program for Standard Ben