PSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Connecticut Compromise, Enumerated Powers, Implied Powers

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Political Science
• Course: PSC 101
• Professor: Mr. Joseph R Matheson

Document Summary

Legislative branch was the most difficult to create because it was dubbed the most dangerous to individual freedom by the framers. Powers in article i- congress can make laws. Enumerated powers - powers of the federal government specifically mentioned in constitution implied powers - powers of the federal government not specifically mentioned in constitution; originated from the elastic or necessary-and-proper clause. *elastic clause - empowers congress to pass other types of legislative that are necessary and proper to carry out its duties; origin of implied powers. The combo of implied and enumerated powers has made. Congress the most powerful branch of government for the majority of the u. s. "s history. Bicameral - consisting of two houses or chambers. Veto - presidential disapproval of a bill passed by both houses of congress, can be overridden by a majority in both houses judicial review - power of sc to declare acts unconstitutional.