Development of Congressional Powers

Chapter 6

Constitutional Provisions

Article I, Section 8 Lists expressed powers, or enumerated Contains the necessary and proper

clause▪ Gives Congress implied powers▪ Allows Congress to meet the nation’s needs

Article I, Section 9 denies powers Suspend the writ of habeas corpus Pass bills of attainder Pass ex post facto laws Tax exports and other powers denied

Legislative Powers

The Taxing and Spending Power “The Power of the Purse” Revenue bills▪ Laws for raising money▪ Must start in the House

Appropriations bills▪ Laws to spend money▪ Start with President in his annual budget

Legislative Powers

Expanding Regulatory Powers Authorizes money, set regulations for how

those programs will be run Also regulate the economy

Other Money Powers Borrow money▪ Sale of government securities▪ Have a national debt

Coin money and regulate its value

Make bankruptcy laws

United States Savings Bonds

Legislative Powers

The Commerce Power Gives Congress great powers Established in Gibbons v. Ogden Used to pass

minimum wage Enforced Civil

Rights

Legislative Powers

Foreign Policy Powers Share power with President to make

foreign and national defense policy Approve treaties Declare war Create and maintain an army Govern land and naval forces Regulate foreign commerce

Legislative Powers

Providing for the Nation’s Growth Power over naturalization Admit new states Govern territory Regulate federal property

Other Legislative Powers Grant copyrights and patents Establish a post office and federal courts

Nonlegislative Powers

The Power to Choose a President In the case that no candidate receives necessary votes in

Electoral College House selects from top three▪ Senate breaks tie for VP

The Removal Power House – impeach Senate conducts trial▪ Takes 2/3 vote to convict

Nonlegislative Powers

The Confirmation Power Confirm all presidential appointments

The Ratification Power Ratify formal treaties with other nations

The Amendment Power Share with state legislatures

The Powers of Congress