POLITICS & THE LAW: The Role of Congress -- reading study guide
NAME: ___________________________________
Read We the People pages 143-147:
Explain BRIEFLY how Congress differs from the British Parliaments:
1. representation
2. separation of powers
3. length of terms
4. Federalism
Read pages 146-147:
5. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution contains the "necessary and proper" clause, which expands upon 17 specific grants of power to Congress. How would you define "necessary" and "proper"? Give an example.
6. Besides Article I, section 8, what other two major limitations on the power of Congress are contained in the Constitution?
powers."
7. Explain "implied powers." Give an example.
8. Explain "enforcement powers." Give an example.
9. Explain "inherent powers." Give an example.
10. Read each of the case studies attached and identify which Congressional power(s) was/were involved in each case. Jot down the power(s) involved next to the case name for later class discussion.
Read We the People pages 143-147:
Explain BRIEFLY how Congress differs from the British Parliaments:
1. representation
2. separation of powers
3. length of terms
4. Federalism
Read pages 146-147:
5. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution contains the "necessary and proper" clause, which expands upon 17 specific grants of power to Congress. How would you define "necessary" and "proper"? Give an example.
6. Besides Article I, section 8, what other two major limitations on the power of Congress are contained in the Constitution?
powers."
7. Explain "implied powers." Give an example.
8. Explain "enforcement powers." Give an example.
9. Explain "inherent powers." Give an example.
10. Read each of the case studies attached and identify which Congressional power(s) was/were involved in each case. Jot down the power(s) involved next to the case name for later class discussion.