Congressional Powers Guided Reading Activity PDF

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NAME _____________________________________________ DATE __________________ CLASS ___________ Guided Reading Activity Congressional Powers Lesson 1 Constitutional Powers Review Questions Directions: Read the lesson and complete the outline below. Refer to your text to fill in the blanks. I. Constitutional Provisions A. The Constitution gives Congress stated, or powers. B. The implied powers of Congress come from the so-called elastic clause, which gives Congress the power to do whatever is “ ” to carry out its other powers. II. Legislative Powers A. The of Congress include taxing, spending, and regulating foreign and interstate commerce. B. The Constitution states that laws for raising money, called Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use. , must start in the House of Representatives. C. There is a two-step process for laws that approve the spending of money: first an establishes a program and its financial limits, and then an funds the program. D. The power of Congress also includes the power to money, most often by selling government or notes, and to coin money. E. Through the years, the power of Congress to regulate has expanded far beyond the mere buying and selling of goods and services. 1 NAME _____________________________________________ DATE __________________ CLASS ___________ Guided Reading Activity cont. Congressional Powers F. The lengthy and costly U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War led Congress to pass the Act in 1973, which requires a president to tell Congress about any decision to send troops to other countries. G. Congressional powers also include naturalization, admitting new states, governing territories and federal property, granting and , and the establishment of a post office and federal courts. III. Nonlegislative Powers A. Most functions require between the houses, but each house usually plays a distinct role in exercising these powers. B. Removal of any federal official begins by , or formal accusation, in the House of Representatives followed by a trial in the presided over by the of the United States, with removal from office if two-thirds of the senators Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use. present vote to convict. C. The Senate must approve presidential to office and must also formal treaties with other nations. D. Congress shares with state legislatures the power to propose to the Constitution. Summary and Reflection Directions: Summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below. How has the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce changed over time? 2