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The _______________ powers of Congress include the ______________, _______________, and _____________ powers.
The _______________ powers of Congress include the ______________, _______________, and _____________ powers.
delegated, expressed, implied, inherent
The Court's decision in the 1824 case _____________ v.___________ opened the way to the involvement of the ___________ ____________ in many aspects of American life.
The Court's decision in the 1824 case _____________ v.___________ opened the way to the involvement of the ___________ ____________ in many aspects of American life.
Gibbons, Ogden, national government
What is the limitation of the commerce power regarding exports?
What is the limitation of the commerce power regarding exports?
Congress cannot tax exports.
Congress can charge an amount of money on persons or property called a ___________ to raise money for public needs.
Congress can charge an amount of money on persons or property called a ___________ to raise money for public needs.
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Taxes can also be used to protect _________ __________ and to protect __________ and ___________.
Taxes can also be used to protect _________ __________ and to protect __________ and ___________.
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How many limits does the Constitution place on the taxing power?
How many limits does the Constitution place on the taxing power?
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What is the term for spending more money than the government takes in?
What is the term for spending more money than the government takes in?
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The _______________ power allows Congress to use deficit spending.
The _______________ power allows Congress to use deficit spending.
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What can both the national government and the states regulate?
What can both the national government and the states regulate?
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Who is the only entity that can declare war?
Who is the only entity that can declare war?
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What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution?
What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution?
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What does copyright give a person?
What does copyright give a person?
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What does eminent domain grant the government?
What does eminent domain grant the government?
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The necessary and proper clause is also known as the __________ _________.
The necessary and proper clause is also known as the __________ _________.
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What do strict constructionists advocate regarding Congress's powers?
What do strict constructionists advocate regarding Congress's powers?
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What do liberal constructionists believe about Congress's powers?
What do liberal constructionists believe about Congress's powers?
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Every use of the implied powers must be based on one of the ______________ powers.
Every use of the implied powers must be based on one of the ______________ powers.
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How many times has Congress passed amendments to the Constitution by a two-thirds vote?
How many times has Congress passed amendments to the Constitution by a two-thirds vote?
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If no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the _______ selects the president from among the top three candidates.
If no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the _______ selects the president from among the top three candidates.
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Who are the only presidents to be impeached?
Who are the only presidents to be impeached?
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After impeachment, __________ requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate; no president has ever been convicted.
After impeachment, __________ requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate; no president has ever been convicted.
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The Senate must approve _______ and _______ made by the president.
The Senate must approve _______ and _______ made by the president.
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One reason Congress may investigate a matter is to __________ ____________ when writing new laws.
One reason Congress may investigate a matter is to __________ ____________ when writing new laws.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the issuing of __________ _________ was a proper use of the __________ power.
The Supreme Court ruled that the issuing of __________ _________ was a proper use of the __________ power.
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Study Notes
Powers of Congress
- Congress holds delegated powers, which include expressed, implied, and inherent powers.
- Expressed powers are explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Gibbons v. Ogden
- The 1824 Supreme Court case Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the national government's involvement in American life.
Commerce Power Limitations
- Congress cannot impose taxes on exports, illustrating a limitation of the commerce power.
Taxation
- A tax is a monetary charge imposed by Congress on individuals or properties to fund public needs.
- Taxes serve to protect domestic industry and ensure public health and safety.
Taxing Power Restrictions
- The Constitution places four significant restrictions on Congress's taxing power.
Deficit Spending
- Federal government often engages in deficit spending, meaning it usually spends more than it receives in revenue.
Borrowing Power
- Congress utilizes the borrowing power to finance deficit spending when necessary.
Bankruptcy Regulations
- Both the national government and individual states possess the authority to regulate bankruptcy.
War Powers
- Only Congress has the authority to declare war, establishing a critical component of legislative power.
War Powers Resolution
- This resolution was enacted to restrict the President's war-making abilities.
Copyright
- Copyright grants individuals exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, and sell their creative works.
Eminent Domain
- Eminent domain allows the government to appropriate private property for public use.
Elastic Clause
- The necessary and proper clause, known as the elastic clause, provides Congress with broad powers due to its flexible interpretation.
Constructionist Approaches
- Strict constructionists advocate for a narrow interpretation of Congress's powers, relying solely on the Constitution.
- Liberal constructionists support a broader interpretation, allowing Congress to expand its powers as needed.
Implied Powers
- The use of implied powers must be connected to an expressed power defined in the Constitution.
Constitutional Amendments
- Congress has successfully passed amendments to the Constitution 33 times via two-thirds voting.
Presidential Elections
- If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives selects the president from the top three candidates.
Impeachment
- Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton are the only two U.S. presidents to have been impeached without conviction.
- A conviction following impeachment requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate; no president has ever faced this outcome.
Senate Approval
- The Senate must approve presidential appointments and treaties, emphasizing its role in the legislative process.
Congressional Investigations
- Congress may investigate matters to gather information to aid in the formulation of new laws.
Paper Money and Taxation
- The Supreme Court ruled that issuing paper money is an appropriate exercise of Congress's taxing power.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 11 regarding the powers of Congress, including delegated, expressed, implied, and inherent powers. Additionally, it examines the landmark case of Gibbons v. Ogden and its implications for the national government. Test your understanding of these essential topics!
