Name:_____________________________________________ Date:____________________________
Chapter 11, Section 1: The Expressed Powers of Money and Commerce (pages 296-303)
Directions: While reading pages 296-303 about The Expressed Powers of Money and Commerce, take notes. Aim for 2-3
descriptive details per section (as noted).
Learning Target:
10-I can describe the three types of powers delegated to Congress.
Common Core Objective:
R.H.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key
events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
Main Ideas
Details
The Delegated Powers 1.
Identify three things
that Congress cannot
do.
2.
3.
The Expressed
Powers
Explain how the
Commerce Clause has
been defined over the
years.
The Commerce Power
Summarize the
Gibbons v. Odgen
(1824) case and its
impact.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Identify the limits on
Congress’ use of
commerce power.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The Power to Tax
Explain what a tax is
and what they are used
for.
1.
2.
3.
1.
Provide examples of
the limits on the taxing
power of Congress.
2.
3.
1.
Compare and contrast
indirect versus direct
taxes.
2.
The Borrowing Power
1.
Define the terms:
public debt and deficit
spending.
2.
The Bankruptcy
Power
Explain what
bankruptcy is and the
role that the Federal
government plays.
The Currency Power
Explain what legal
tender is. Also, why is
it that providing the
nation with a uniform,
stable monetary system
is one of the most
important tasks of the
Federal Government?
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Name:________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________
Chapter 11, Section 2: The Other Expressed Powers Reading Guide, pages 304-309
Learning Targets: 10-I can describe the three types of powers delegated to Congress.
11-I can identify the key sources of the foreign relations powers of Congress and how those powers are shared with the President.
Directions: Read pages 304-309 and take notes following the format below. (The first section has been completed for you as an
example).
Title or Heading of Reading: Chapter 11, Section 2: The Other Expressed Powers
Headings and Bold Words with
Definitions
Visual Information
Notes (2-3 ideas per section)
1.
Federal government has more power in foreign affairs
than in any other realm
What Congress and Foreign Policy?
2.
Congress gets its authority from the expressed powers
and because the US is a sovereign state
What are the War Powers of
Congress?
1.
US Mail box, pages 304
2.
War Powers Act (Resolution):
3.
4.
What are the Domestic Powers of
Congress?
1.
Copyright:
2.
Patent:
3.
Territories:
4.
Eminent domain:
5.
Naturalization:
6.
Name:________________________________________________ Date:_______________________
Chapter 11, Section 3: The Implied Powers (pages 312-316) Reading Guide
Learning Target:
12-I can explain and provide examples of how the Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress flexibility in lawmaking.
Directions: Read pages 312-316 and take notes as directed.
Term/Topic
The Necessary and Proper
Clause (Elastic Clause)
Definition/Description
1-
Example
X
2-
Strict Constructionist
(Relate to the Elastic
Clause)
1-
1-
Liberal Constructionist
(Relate to the Elastic
Clause)
1-
1-
Commerce Clause
1-
X
2-
3-How has it been used to expand federal power?