Powers of Congress p.165-169 Chapter 5, lesson 2

The Role of Congress To “legislate” or to propose bills and pass them in to law. Congress can make laws for all expressed and implied powers that are stated in Article I, section 8 of the Constitution.

Expressed v. Implied Powers Expressed – clearly stated in Article I, section 8 There are 18 clauses Includes: taxes, printing & borrowing money, regulate commerce, declare war, support an army and militia, immigration, patents, & govern DC Implied – powers given Congress, although not stated in Article I, sec 8 Provide for all laws that are “necessary and proper” - also known as the Elastic clause Post Office Federal Ct. System

Other Powers… Approve presidential appointees for: ambassadors, federal judges, and Supreme Court justices House “impeaches” or accuses the President/Federal Judge of a “high crime or misdemeanor” Senate: holds the trial and acts as jury 2/3 of the Senate must vote to remove a President or Judge 2 Presidents have been “impeached” but the Senate found them not guilty.

Limits on Congressional Powers Can not forbid citizens from creating laws that interfere with… Writ of Habeas Corpus (unless invasion or rebellion) –a prisoner must be told why he/she is being held. Bill of attainder – which would punish a person without a trial Ex Post Facto – laws declaring that an act is a crime after it’s been committed. ***There are also rights that are for the states on (like regulating education) ***And checks on power like a presidential veto or a Supreme Court ruling on a law

Review: Qualifications & Staffing Senate 30 years old Live in the state Live in US for 9 years Average age: 62 House 25 years old Live in the state Live in US for 7 years Average age: 56