U2: Foundations + Powers of Congress

Constituency

Defined geographical area and the body of voters within it who elect a representative to a legislative or political body

Article I

Creates the legislative branch of the federal government

Expressed (Enumerated) Powers

The specific authorities granted to the federal government and Congress directly written into the U.S. Constitution.

Implied Powers

Government powers not explicitly written in the U.S. Constitution but reasonably deduced as necessary to carry out the government’s expressed (enumerated) powers.

Inherent powers

Authority that government branches hold simply because they exist and represent a sovereign nation, even if the constitution does not explicitly write them down

Denied Powers

Constitutional limits that explicitly ban the federal government, state governments, or both from taking specific actions

Necessary + Proper Clause

A section in the U.S. Constitution that gives Congress the power to pass any law needed to carry out its official duties

Section 1 of the Constitution

Legislative Powers

Section 2 of the Constitution

House of Representatives

Section 3 of the Constitution

Senate

Section 7 of the Constitution

How a bill becomes a law

Section 8 of the Constitution

Powers of Congress

Section 9 of the Constitution

Limits of Congress

Section 10 of the Constitution

Limits on States

Section 2 - The House

Explains how the ____ is formed, including membership requirements, terms of office, representation based on population , + the ____ power to impeach

Section 3 - Senate

Describes the _____ structure, including equal representation for each state, six-year terms, qualifications, the role of the V.P., + the ____ power to try impeachments

Section 8 - Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

Lay + Collect taxes, borrowing money, declaring war, establish post offices, provide + maintain the Navy, granting patents