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Guided Reading The Legislative Branch Lesson 2 Powers of Congress ESSENTIAL QUESTION •

Why do people create, structure, and change governments?

Legislative Powers 1.

Identifying As you read the text, complete the chart by listing details about the two types of legislative powers.

Legislative Powers Powers • Also called • Powers clearly listed in clauses in Article 1, Section 8 • Examples include power to coin money

Powers • Powers given, but not in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 •

gives Congress power to do what is “necessary and proper”

• Examples include power to hire Defense Department workers

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Guided Reading The Legislative Branch

Other Powers and Limits 2.

Describing Lawmaking is the chief concern of Congress. However, the Constitution gives the legislative branch other important tasks. As you read the text, complete the flowchart below by listing steps in the impeachment process.

1. A majority of the House

2. The Senate holds acting as

3. The Senate determines guilt by a vote.

4. The official is

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Guided Reading The Legislative Branch 3.

Listing Use the web diagram below to show the limits the Constitution places on Congress.

Congress May Not Pass Laws that...

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