Chapter 5, Section 2: The Power of Congress

​Main Idea

The Constitution gives Congress many expressed powers, and it implies some others. The Constitution also places limits on the powers of Congress.​

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What are expressed and implied powers​?

​Defining the Powers of Congress

Please read this section on page 128. Be prepared to answer the question: What types of powers does Congress have.

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Think about what the National powers were that we talked about in chapter 4.​

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What types of powers does Congress have? (hint: there are 3)

​Expressed Powers of Congress

Please read this section that starts on page 128-131. On the next slide, you will need to answer the question: What are the expressed powers of Congress?​

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What are the expressed powers of Congress?

(You don´t have to list specific powers, you can just list ones in general.)

​Implied Powers of Congress

Please read this section on page 133. On the next slide answer the question: What are the implied powers of Congress?​

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What are the implied powers of Congress?

​Nonlegislative Powers

Please read this section on pages 134-135. Look for some of Congress´s nonlegislative powers. Be ready to list at least three on the next slide.​

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What are some of Congress´s nonlegislative powers?

​Limits on the Powers of Congress

Please read this section on page 135. What are some of the limits on powers of Congress?​

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