Congressional Powers: Flashcards
1
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Enumerated Powers
A
Listed in Article 1 Section 8 MOST IMPORTANT
2
Q
Implied Powers
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Necessary and Proper/Elastic Clause do what necessary to carry out enumerated allows for today’s laws
3
Q
Denied Powers
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- Ex post facto
- Bill of Attainder
- Suspend writ of Habeas Corpus
- Grant titles of Nobility
4
Q
Sovereign Powers
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- Provide for the common defense
- Make rules on Citizenship
- Run Armed Services
- Declare War
- Supervise Washington D.C.
5
Q
Financial Powers
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- Raise Money
- Regulate Trade (Duties & Excises)
- Spend Money
6
Q
Duties
A
Tax on Imports
7
Q
Excises
A
Taxes on Particular goods
8
Q
Commerce Powers
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- Coin and Set Standards on Money
- Post Office
- Copy Rights & Patents
9
Q
Power of Courts
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- Establish Federal Courts
- Set Number of Supreme Court Justices
