The Representatives Order of Power
The Senate Order of Power
What are the powers of congress?
Implied Powers- The power to draft people into the military, establish a minimum wage, limit the number the number of immigrants to the U.S., financially support public schools, and monitor air and water pollution.
Expressed Powers- Power to tax and spend money, power to coin money, establish post offices. grant patents and copyrights, declare war, and raise and support an army.
Expressed Powers- Power to tax and spend money, power to coin money, establish post offices. grant patents and copyrights, declare war, and raise and support an army.
The requirements to become part of office
House
- 25 years old
- Citizen for 7 years
- Live in state that you are elected in
- 435 total voting members
- 2 year terms
Senate
- 30 years old
- Citizen for 9 years
- Live in state you are elected in
- 100 total voting members
- 6 year term