Monday, December 7, 2020

Month 4 week 2: Powers of Congress

 

Powers of Congress: The Constitution gives powers to the Congress in three ways: through the expressed, or clearly stated, powers, through the implied, powers deducted form the clearly stated powers, through the inherent powers, those possessed by all sovereign states.

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Directions: Go to the U.S History website and read the Article I of the Constitution  





"How Is Power Divided in the United States Government?" Now you are ready to
 answer the questions below in complete sentences. Post your responses. Comment on another student response. 



Questions:

Quizlet: take the quiz on Article 1. Define one term from the quiz

1. Describe  the 2 branches of the Legislative Branch United States government and the primary functions they perform.

2. Which House has the power to impeach the president? Describe what circumstances outlined in Article I would warrant the impeachment proceedings.

3. List the steps that must be taken for a bill to become a law when the bill does not have the President's signature.

4. Which branch shares foreign relations powers with Congress?
Why do you thing this power is shared?

5. Section 8 of Article I states, "The Congress shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes," list several circumstances in which Congress can exercise the power to tax.

6. Select two Articles from the Bill of Rights and describe how each one impacts current events.

1 comment:

  1. 1) Quorum- the minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress
    2) The two branches, or subdivisions of the legislative branch are the House of Representatives and the Senate.
    (1) House of Representatives- the primary function of the House
    of Representatives is to create and pass federal laws. Its
    subdivision has the power to formally impeach select
    persons, while the Senate tries the impeachment proceedings.
    (2) Senate- the primary function of the Senate is to protect the
    rights of individual states and minority opinion within the
    sphere of an overarching national governmental power. It
    exercises a multitude of powers, including clarifying
    Presidential appointments and ratifying treaties by a two-
    thirds majority through vote.
    3) The House of Representatives has the power to impeach the president. In Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, the House of Representatives is specifically highlighted to “have the sole Power of Impeachment.” The further-specified circumstances in Article 2 that warrants the House of Representatives right to formally accuse select people to be tried is evidence of “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors” (Article 2, Section 4).
    4) Nine steps for a bill to become a law when the bill does not have the President's signature:
    (1) Bill is drafted
    (2) Bill is formally written
    (3) Goes to committee to be debated
    (4) Debated through Senate
    (5) Bill is sent, or reported to the House floor to be debated
    by the House of Representatives
    (6) Sent to Conference Committee made up of both members from
    the Senate and House of Representatives to compromise
    (7) Sent to the President for a signature
    (8) If the president vetoes the bill, Congress is reauthorized
    to decide whether the legislation is effective and should be
    passed- thus, allowing them to override the President's veto
    5) The executive branch, foremost to being the president, shares foreign relations powers with Congress. The power is shared because for the president to approve treaties, they need to go through the Senate and be ratified by a two-thirds vote.
    6) Under the eighth section of Article I, Congress is given the power to lay and collect taxes, even without state approval or assistance. Thus, Congress is therefore constitutionally backed to enforce and collect income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. Plus, they can coin money, regulate commerce with foreign allies, and even provide and maintain an active Navy for instance.
    7) Amendment (Article) I of the Bill of Rights is of utmost importance today by the specified forbiddance of any subdivision of the United States government to prohibit the free exercise of freedom of speech. Censorship is a highly debated topic right now. Select United States citizens feel that their freedom of expression is being hindered by government protocol. For instance, some individuals have alleged that the orders of designated police forces are intended to suppress public freedoms to peacefully assemble.
    Additionally, Amendment (Article) II of the Bill of Rights is highly esteemed by individuals holding certain beliefs today. With the alarming prevalence of school shootings, for instance, many have advocated through widely large-scale demonstrations the pressing issue of gun control. Others have advocated for their right to bear arms to protect themselves. To the masses the debate of gun control seems to be a scope diametrically divided.

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Thanks for sharing your insights! Mrs. Bernstein