The Powers of Congress 💪

🎯 Learning Targets

• Describe how Congress uses its powers to meet the goals stated in the Preamble to the Constitution
• Explain how limits on the power of Congress protects the rights of citizens

⏰ What We Did

• Used the instructional notes for Lesson 7, Part 2: The Powers of Congress, assigned yesterday, to answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. Define budget.
2. Describe two powers that help Congress "promote the general welfare."
3. For what purpose does Congress conduct investigations?
4. Why are bills of attainder and ex post facto laws unfair?
5. Evaluate Do you think the Framers were right in giving "the power of the purse" to Congress rather than to the president? Explain your answer.