Government Powers and Gibbons v. Ogden

Questions and Answers

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.

Gibbons, Ogden, national government

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.

tax Signup and view all the answers

Taxes can also be used to protect _ and to protect and ___.

domestic industry, health, safety Signup and view all the answers

How many limits does the Constitution place on the taxing power?

four Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for spending more money than the government takes in?

deficit spending Signup and view all the answers

The _______________ power allows Congress to use deficit spending.

borrowing Signup and view all the answers

What can both the national government and the states regulate?

Bankruptcy Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only entity that can declare war?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution?

To limit the President's war-making powers. Signup and view all the answers

What does copyright give a person?

The exclusive right to reproduce, publish, and sell their creative work. Signup and view all the answers

What does eminent domain grant the government?

The right to take private property for public use. Signup and view all the answers

The necessary and proper clause is also known as the __ _.

elastic clause Signup and view all the answers

What do strict constructionists advocate regarding Congress's powers?

To use only the powers written in the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What do liberal constructionists believe about Congress's powers?

Congress should be able to expand its powers when needed. Signup and view all the answers

Every use of the implied powers must be based on one of the ______________ powers.

expressed Signup and view all the answers

How many times has Congress passed amendments to the Constitution by a two-thirds vote?

If no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the _______ selects the president from among the top three candidates.

house Signup and view all the answers

Who are the only presidents to be impeached?

Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton Signup and view all the answers

After impeachment, __________ requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate; no president has ever been convicted.

conviction Signup and view all the answers

The Senate must approve _ and _ made by the president.

appointments, treaties Signup and view all the answers

One reason Congress may investigate a matter is to __ when writing new laws.

gather information Signup and view all the answers

The Supreme Court ruled that the issuing of ______ _ was a proper use of the ______ power.

paper money, taxing Signup and view all the answers

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

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!