1. The Legislative Branch Powers of Congress

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. Congressional Duties Make the Laws
Representatives of their constituents

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

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

12. 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