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Powers of Congress not specifically listed in the Constitution are often justified under the?
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necessary and proper clause
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How did the constitution of 1832 differ from the constitution of 1817?
There are a number of differences between the French Constitutions of 1817 and 1832. Probably the most notable are the decreased powers of the monarch and the correspondingly increased powers of the National Assembly.
Describe the idea of separation of powers What would be two examples of how your lives would be different if the Constitution did not provide for separation of powers?
The separation of powers was to keep any one branch of government from being to powerful. If this had not been in the constitution one branch could become way to powerful and destroy the nation as we know it
What is the significance of section 91 of the Constitution Act 1867?
The title of Section 91 pretty much explains why it is important, it defines the powers of parliament
What is the best description for the purpose of the US constitution?
statement of rules and procedures for governing
What are the four basic ideas that the constitution was founded on?
1. To establish Justice2. To form a more perfect union3. To ensure domestic tranquility4. To secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves, and our prosperity
Are all powers of congress specifically listed in the constitution expressed powers or reserved powers?
Expressed powers are powers of Congress specifically listed in the Constitution.
What is Powers Congress that are specifically spelled out in the constitution?
Expressed Powers
What Enumerated powers?
Enumerated powers are the powers explicitly granted to congress by the Constitution. powers that are specifically mentioned, or listed, in the Constitution
Powers not specifically granted to Congress in the constitution but suggested by the powers written are called what?
implied powers
What does the constitution give congress the right to use implied powers for?
The answer is the implied powers being used to enforce powers specifically defined in the constitution.
What powers does the constitution does not specifically give to congress bill of rights gives the state and the people powers that the?
reserved powers
What do we call the powers of Congress that are specifically listed in the constitution?
Delegated powers of the National Gov. that are spelled out in the Constitution are called expressed powers, aka "enumerated powers"
Which type of congressional powers are clearly spelled out in the constitution?
Enumerated/Delegated Powers - Powers given only to the federal government. Reserved Powers - Powers reserved for state governments only. Concurrent Powers - Powers shared between the state and federal governments. Implied Powers - Powers that Congress has that ARE NOT specifically listed in the Constitution. Expressed Powers (almost like Enumerated/Delegated) - Powers of Congress that ARE specifically listed in the Constitution.
Powers not specifically granted to Congress in the Constitution but suggested by the powers written there are called .?
inferred powers... also legally known as implied powers
What are the powers of Congress that are written into the Constitution called?
Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States lists eighteen "enumerated powers" of the Congress. The 9th and 10th Amendments, as part of the Bill of Rights, specifically limit the Congress from taking actions that are not explicitly authorized, stating that powers not listed are reserved to the People or to the States.
What are enumerated powers?
Enumerated powers are the powers explicitly granted to congress by the Constitution. powers that are specifically mentioned, or listed, in the Constitution
Why did the constitution specifically describe the powers of the Congress but remain vague about the powers of the president?
The Constitution's division of powers leaves the President with some exclusive powers as Commander-in-Chief, Congress with certain other exclusive powers, and a sort of "twilight zone" of concurrent powers. Congress also has the power to limit the powers of the President.The Constitution describes the powers of Congress more than those of the president because initially Congress was supposed to rule the country while the president didn't do much.
