Congressional Powers: Expressed and Implied
Judicial Power
1. Create all courts below the Supreme Court 2. Define Federal crimes and punishments 3. Impeachment and removal of government officials
Natural born
Born in US territory or on US owned property, or to a US citizen
Naturalized
Citizenship gained from another country
What has the power to tax?
Congress
What shall have the power to regulate commerce
Congress
The Elastic Clause
Congress can do what is necessary and proper for the welfare of the nation
What can Congress also reduce
Currency out of circulation
War Powers
Declare war Raise and maintain an army and navy Call up militias (Nat'l Guard) Restrict non-war use of troops
Coining money
Determining the types of currency to use and to make it (coins and bills)
Why is taxing important?
Helps pay for interstate highways, military and welfare programs such as social security
What are examples of the Elastic Clause
National Bank Minimum Wage Military Draft
Is there a Constitutional ceiling on how much can be borrowed?
No
Bankruptcy
People can't pay their debt
Implied Powers
Powers that are not explicitly stated to the federal government but are implied.
Expressed Powers
Powers that are specifically written in the constitution under Article 1
Naturalization
Process of becoming a US citizen
What does it mean to tax?
Taking public money for government use
What can regulate foreign and interstate trade
The Power to Regulate Trade
What are Implied Powers necessary for
The function of the government
What is The Power to Borrow?
Using money to finance projects that are not in the budget.