The Legislative Branch Powers of Congress

Concept 1: Distribution of Power Topics will include: Types of powers Congressional duties Congressional powers

Types of Powers Enumerated (Expressed) Powers specifically written in the Constitution Denied (Reserved) Powers forbidden to the national government because they belong to the states

Types of Powers Concurrent Powers Powers held by both the federal/ national government and the states (shared powers) Implied Powers (Elastic Clause) Powers not explicitly named in the Constitution but assumed to exist due to their being necessary to implement the enumerated powers

Types of Powers Special Powers (Non-Legislative Powers) Powers held by either the House or the Senate exclusively House All money (appropriations/ revenue) bills start here Select the President in an Electoral College tie

Types of Powers Write the article of impeachment against high ranking officials Senate Approves all treaties Requires a 2/3 vote Approves all appointments Requires a majority vote

Types of Powers Senate Acts as the jury in all trials of impeachment VP acts as judge unless it involves the President If the President is being impeached, then the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court would preside

Types of Powers Inherent Powers Powers that belong to the national government because it is a national government

Congressional Duties Make the Laws Representatives of their constituents

Powers of Congress – Article 1 Raise and collect taxes Borrow money Regulate commerce Set laws for Naturalization and Bankruptcy Coin Money Punish counterfeiting

Powers of Congress – Article 1 Post office Copyrights and patents Set up courts Declare war Establish the military and National guard

Powers of Congress – Article 1 Make rules and allot funds for the military and National guard Punish pirates Run Washington D.C. and all federal property Elastic clause- implied power