Lesson 3: Article 1 of the U.S Constitution

Forbidden: Congress: Pass Bill of Attainder

A law that punishes a person without a trial.

Powers: Congress: Foreign Relations

Approve or disapprove treaties with other countries

Powers: Congress: Money

Collect taxes Decide how to print money Print and coin money Borrow money

Forbidden: Congress: Cannot grant title of nobility

Congress cannot make anyone a King, Queen, Duke or Duchess, Prince or Princess. No royal titles can be given by the United States.

Powers: Congress: Commerce

Control business between states Control trade between the U.S and other countries

Powers: Congress: Regulations

Create and run post office Set up standards of weight and measures Build and maintain highways Pass copyright and patent laws Admit new states and territories to the U.S Pass laws about immigration and naturalization

Powers: Congress: War

Decide how to print money Declare war

What is the purpose of Article 1 of the U.S Constitution?

Describes and limits the powers of Congress.

Forbidden: Congress: Pass Ex Post Facto Laws

Laws that make an act illegal after its been done.

Powers: Congress: Changes to the Constitution

Propose amendments to the Constitution

Forbidden: Congress: Writ of Habeas Corpus

Protects people from illegal imprisonment.

Powers: Congress: Justice

Set up federal courts Impeach president or other federal officials