Chapter 9 The Congress
Chapter 9 The Congress
Why was Congress Created? founders feared tyrannical rulers founders also had experienced the weakness of the congress under the Articles of Confederation bicameralism attempts to balance the power among large and small states
Why was Congress Created? • founders feared tyrannical rulers • founders also had experienced the weakness of the congress under the Articles of Confederation • bicameralism attempts to balance the power among large and small states
The Powers of Congress Enumerated powers come from Article I section 8 of the Constitution control of money regulation of trade beyond state borders regulation of military defining the court structure Implied powers come from the necessary and proper clause come from the Supreme Court s ruling in McCulloch v Maryland allows Congress to enact laws that may assist the Congress in accomplishing goals directly related to the enumerated power
The Powers of Congress Enumerated powers • come from Article I, section 8 of the Constitution • control of money • regulation of trade beyond state borders • regulation of military • defining the court structure Implied powers • come from the necessary and proper clause • come from the Supreme Court’s ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland allows Congress to enact laws that may assist the Congress in accomplishing goals directly related to the enumerated power
The Functions of Congress ° lawmaking constituent service(casework) ° representing as a trustee as an instructed delegate as a combination of roles oversight public education conflict resolution
The Functions of Congress • lawmaking • constituent service (casework) • representing • as a trustee • as an instructed delegate • as a combination of roles • oversight • public education • conflict resolution
Ditferences between the house and the HOUSE SENATE Members chosen from local districts Members chosen from an entire state Two-year term SIX-y ear term Originally elected by voters Originally(until 1913) elected by state legislatures May impeach(indict) federal officials May convict federal officials of impeachable offenses Larger(435 voting members) Smaller(100 members) More formal rules Fewer rules and restrictions Debate limited Debate extended Less prestige and less individual notice More prestige and more media attention Originates bills for raising revenues Has power to advise the president on, and to consent to, presidential appointments and treaties Local or narrow leadersh p National leadership More partisan Less party loyalty s Some of these differences, such as the term of office, are provided for in the Constitution. Others, such as debate rules are not
Differences Between the House and the Senate HOUSE* SENATE* Members chosen from local districts Two-year term Originally elected by voters May impeach (indict) federal officials Larger (435 voting members) More formal rules Debate limited Less prestige and less individual notice Originates bills for raising revenues Local or narrow leadership More partisan Members chosen from an entire state Six-year term Originally (until 1913) elected by state legislatures May convict federal officials of impeachable offenses Smaller (100 members) Fewer rules and restrictions Debate extended More prestige and more media attention Has power to advise the president on, and to consent to, presidential appointments and treaties National leadership Less party loyalty * Some of these differences, such as the term of office, are provided for in the Constitution. Others, such as debate rules, are not