1. Congressional Powers

2. The government of the US is limited
Federal

3. Congressional Powers Only the powers delegated by the Constitution
1. expressed
2. implied
3. inherent

4. Strict vs Liberal Construction
Strict- Congress should have only expressed powers
Liberal- broad power for congress

5. Growth in power
attributed to wars, economic crisis infrastructure, technology change, etc.
People demanding more governmental services

6. Expressed powers
Power to tax – Article I Sec 8 Clause I

7. Purpose of Taxes
Charge by government to meet public need.

8. Limits of taxes
1. only for public purposes
2. cannot tax exports

9. Borrowing power Congress can borrow against US credit
(Article I Sec 8 clause 2)
Deficit spending- government spends more money than it takes in

10. Public debt- money borrowed and not repaid by the government.