2. THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Established by Article I of the Constitution
Make laws
Has the power to impeach or confirm judges
Confirm presidential appointments
Can override a presidential veto with two-thirds vote of the majority.

3. THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Congress has expressed powers – Powers directly stated in the Constitution.
Enumerated Powers are so called because they are numbered. Enumerated powers are expressed powers by number.
Elastic clause – is also called the “Necessary and Proper” clause because it gives congress the power to do whatever is necessary to carry out the expressed powers.

4. THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
McCulloch v. Maryland- page 761/ see Glencoe
Membership (Chapter 5 Sect. 1) Q & A

5. THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH Established by Article II
Has the power to carry out law
Constitution grants the president “Vague Powers”
The president holds the Congress in check.
The president has specific powers (must know)
Commander in Chief