Unit 5: Legislative Branch

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Expressed Powers of Congress

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Powers stated in the Constitution; powers to collect taxes, establish army, establish postal system, make laws, and declare war

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Implied Powers of Congress

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Powers not specifically written in the Constitution, implied through the elastic clause

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Denied Powers of Congress

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Cannot pass Ex Post Facto laws, suspend habeas corpus or pass bills of attainder

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Requirements to be a Senator

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30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state they represent

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Requirements to be a House member

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25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent

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What do Senators do that the House can't?

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Deliberate/argue longer, approve of presidential appointments and treaties with 2/3 vote

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What does the House of Reps do that the Senate can't?

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Originate tax bills, have every bill go through the Rules Committee

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Term limits of Congress

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No limits

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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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Example of an implied power of Congress

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Create a national bank