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Powers that are written in the Constitution are called expressed powers?
The powers of Congress that are written into the U.S. Constitution are called enumerated powers. The powers are set in the amendment of forth in Article I.
What are two ways to ratify an amendment to the constitution?
An amendment is an addition, deletion of modification of the contents of the U.S. Constitution. It can be ratified through a majority vote of two-thirds in both legislature houses, and by a constitutional convention.
What amendment set up the practice of the federal government taxing people's income?
Amendment XIV
Which Article of the Constitution set up the branch?
Article 1 which is the "legislative" though more appropiately "Congress"
Which of these is exercised when a citizen asks the government to change a law?
When a citizen asks the government to change a law they are exercising their freedom to petition the government for a redress of grievances. This is a freedom that is secured within the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
How often does a census occur to change the number of representatives in the house of representatives?
The number of Representatives is set by law, presently at 435. The apportionment of the Representatives among the states is determined by a census which takes place every ten years, as required by Article I, Section II of the U. S. Constitution. The next census will take place in April 2010.
What Are the powers of congress that are written into the constitution?
The powers of Congress that are written into the U.S. Constitution are called enumerated powers. The powers are set in the amendment of forth in Article I.
What are the powers of congress written into the constitution called?
The powers of Congress that are written into the U.S. Constitution are called enumerated powers. The powers are set in the amendment of forth in Article I.
What are the powers of congress that are written into constitution called?
The powers of Congress that are written into the U.S. Constitution are called enumerated powers. The powers are set in the amendment of forth in Article I.
In what amendment was Congress given power to collect income tax?
The 16th Amendment states:The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.It vacated the precedent set by the decision in the case Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co.
What Amendment set voting age to 18?
the 26th amendment
What does constutional amendment mean?
It means a change to a constitution. Constitution means, among other things, the way an organization is set up.
Isn't freedom of assembly one of the freedoms in the First Amendment?
The freedom of peaceful assembly is indeed a right set down in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Below you will find a link. Click on it and surf over to the Wikipedia post on the First Amendment to the Constitution. The first paragraph of the article will tell you what other First Amendment rights you have. The rest of the article is good read, too. This is important stuff. People have bled and died for it. Why not take a moment to look it over? Uneducated, uninformed and uninterested people are easy to lead - and control.
What amendment said that president could only serve four-year terms in office?
The length of Presidential and Vice Presidential terms is set in Article II, Section 1, Clause 1.
Powers that are written in the Constitution are called expressed powers?
The powers of Congress that are written into the U.S. Constitution are called enumerated powers. The powers are set in the amendment of forth in Article I.
Can the state of Illinois raise the voting age in federal elections?
No, that is set in the U.S. Constitution, so only another constitutional amendment can change it.
What amendment set the date of a new term in office for legislature?
20th Amendment
