Expressed (Enumerated) A1 S8 C1-17
Inherent
Implied A1 S8 C18
And don't forget the powers denied to Congress: Article I Section 9
Now let's examine the Enumerated Powers in detail
Article 1 Section 8 Clause 1 - power to levy taxes (remember sources of tax revenue)
Clause 2 - power to borrow money (borrowing can lead to deficits)
Clause 3 - power to regulate commerce (commerce clause; Gibbons v Ogden; HofA v US)
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Clause 11 - power to declare war (War Powers Act)
Clause 12 - raise an army
Clause 13 - raise a navy
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Clause 18 - to do what is necessary & proper (necessary & proper clause/ elastic clause)
Checks on the power of Congress:
- checked by the executive - veto
- checked by the judicial - judicial review
- checked by the people - elections
- checked by the legislative - opposing chamber
What are the structural differences between the House and Senate? (see Table 12-1 on p.410)
What do those differences reflect and what are the effects? (see explanation of rules & rules committees on p.411)
Many of you have heard of a filibuster, but what is it really? What is its effect? How do you beat the filibuster?
Now....it's time to play..... Who's In Congress??!!!!
Refer to Table 12-2 on p.413.
In short, broad, and general terms, members of Congress are:
- older- whiter
- manlier
- richer
than the general American population.
