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commerce - noun - activities that relate to the buying and selling of goods and services
Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 has come to be known as the Commerce Clause. It is one of the most far-reaching grants of power to Congress
"Interstate Commerce" covers all movement of people and things across state lines - including communications and transportation. Thus, if something related to commerce crosses a state border, Congress has power over it.
A classic example of Congress using this power is the outlawing of racial segregation.
This Clause is often called the "elastic clause" because it allows congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs
It is also known as the "necessary and proper clause," because it allows Congress to pass any laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its other powers
This clause is the foundation of the second type of Congressional Power: Implied power
Impeachment (House)
A 2/3rds vote is required to convict an official and remove him/her from office.
House elects the President
If the vice presidency is vacant, the president nominates a new one. Congress has the power to confirm the nomination.
Senate elects the Vice President
implied powers
powers reasonably deduced from expressed powers
expressed powers
powers explicitly written in the Constitution
these powers are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, hence the are implied
non- legislative powers
these are powers and duties that are not related to making laws
implied powers and the elastic clause have been controversial since the Constitution was written
Found in Article I, Section 8
18 powers total
Also known as "enumerated powers"
a number of Congress' expressed and implied powers deal with money
a number of Congress' expressed and implied powers deal with the defense of the country
a collection of other legislative powers of Congress
Congress has to power to protect patents, you know, for inventions ... like the Gerbil Vest.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/antebellum/landmark_gibbons.html
1ST COMMERCE CLAUSE CASE
It was a case about steamboats and the Supreme Court's ruling greatly expanded the power of Congress through the Commerce Clause
Congress proposes amendments by 2/3 vote in each house
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
If no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes (270), the election is decided by Congress. Comes out of the 12th Amendment
impeach: to accuse an official of misconduct in office
The Constitution allows Congress to remove from office any federal official (President, judges, etc.) involved in serious wrongdoing. It is a two step process.
Trial in the Senate
Requires a Majority Vote
Congress has the power to investigate and hold hearings any matter that falls within the scope of legislative powers
Treaties are made "by and with the Advice & Consent of the Senate..."
Presidential APPOINTMENTS are confirmed by Senate vote...