Understanding Powers and Legislation

What are expressed powers?

• Powers directly stated in the Constitution

• Powers not explicitly listed but derived from the 'Necessary and Proper Clause'

• Powers that are prohibited by the Constitution

• Powers that are only implied by the Constitution

Where are implied powers derived from?

• The 'Necessary and Proper Clause'

• The Bill of Rights

• The Writ of Habeas Corpus

• The Export Taxes Clause

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• Individual freedoms and liberties

• The power to tax exports

• The ability to print money

• The power to borrow money

What is the 'Power of the Purse'?

• Congress controls federal funding

• Congress controls the military

• Congress controls the judicial system

• Congress controls state laws

What must revenue bills do?

• Originate in the House of Representatives

• Originate in the Senate

• Be approved by the President

• Be approved by the Supreme Court

What is the purpose of an appropriation bill?

• Provides the money to fund a program

• Creates a program and specifies funding

• Regulates the printing of money

• Ensures accused individuals are brought before a judge

How can Congress influence state policies?

• By attaching conditions to federal funds

• By passing ex post facto laws

• By suspending the writ of habeas corpus

• By taxing exports

What is an example of using taxing power to encourage behavior?

• Tax breaks for ethanol production

• Taxes on gasoline

• Taxes on narcotics

• Borrowing money

How can Congress borrow money?

• By selling government bonds

• By printing more money

• By taxing exports

• By passing bills of attainder

What does the currency power allow Congress to do?

• Control the printing of money and regulate its value

• Borrow money from other countries

• Pass laws that punish individuals without a trial

• Suspend the writ of habeas corpus