what do the words “necessary and proper” mean?
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Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
What do the words “necessary and proper”
mean?
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Two views on Constitutional interpretation
View #1 – Strict Constructionists• When interpreting, stick strictly to the words• “necessary” means “absolutely necessary”• Favors state power
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Two views on Constitutional interpretation
View #1 – Strict Constructionists• When interpreting, stick strictly to the words• “necessary” means “absolutely necessary”• Favors state power• Favors smaller (national) government• Thomas Jefferson• George W. Bush
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Two views on Constitutional interpretation
View #2 – Liberal Constructionists• When interpreting, read between the lines• “living document” interpretation• “necessary” means “convenient and useful”• Favors national power• Favors larger (national) government• Alexander Hamilton• Barack Obama
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice president
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
How many electors does Indiana have?9 + 2 = 11
How many electors are there altogether?435 + 100 = 535 D.C. + 3 = 538
How many electors does it take to win?538 / 2 = 269 + 1 = 270
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice presidentB. Confirming a Vice President
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice presidentB. Confirming a Vice President
President Vice President
X
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice presidentB. Confirming a Vice President
President Vice President
X
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice presidentB. Confirming a Vice President
President Vice President
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Before the 25th Amendment, what would happen if there
was a vacancy in the vice presidency?
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice presidentB. Confirming a Vice President
III. ImpeachmentA. House impeaches, Senate holds trialB. Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton
Powers of Congress – Part 2
Non-legislative PowersI. Proposing amendmentsII. Electoral power
A. Select president and / or vice presidentB. Confirming a Vice President
III. ImpeachmentA. House impeaches, Senate holds trialB. Andrew Johnson, Bill ClintonC. Richard Nixon?
IV. ExecutiveA. Confirm presidential appointments (Senate)B. Ratify treaties (Senate)