Chapter 8 Section 2

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Chapter 8 Section 2 Questions

1. ___________ is an example of a non legislative power of Congress.

2. ___________ best describes the powers held by Congress.

3. ___________ is an example of a power of Congress.

4. The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to make laws that are “necessary & proper” for carrying out listed powers is often called _____________.

5. A writ of habeas corpus ___________________.

6. Which is a power held by the House but not the Senate? __________________________

7. Powers of Congress are limited by ____________________________________________________________.

8. How many Presidents have been impeached and convicted? ____________________________________________________________

So what? What is important to understand about this?

Is about …

The Powers of Congress

Chapter 8 Section 2

Promoting the General Welfare

Providing for Defense Establishing Justice Unlisted Powers

Nonlegislative Powers Limits on the Powers of Congress

1.

Section Question Answers

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So what? What is important to understand about this?

Is about …

The Powers of Congress

Chapter 8 Section 2

Promoting the General Welfare

Providing for Defense Establishing Justice Unlisted Powers

Nonlegislative Powers Limits on the Powers of Congress

1. Borrow Money

Section Question Answers

2. Broad

3. Regulate Commerce, Borrow Money, Declare War

4. Elastic Clause5. Brings someone to court

6. Impeach officials7. Veto, S.C, constitution

8.. none