POL SC 1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Enumerated Powers, Establishment Clause, 6 Years
9 Feb 2018
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A. the division of congress into two legislative houses: 1. the house of representatives: elected directly by the people every two years. 2. the senate: elected directly by the people every 6 years. A. (expressed powers) are speci c grants of power to congress: these powers include: A. this clause allows congress to make laws that are deemed necessary to carry out the enumerated powers. B. in mcculloch v. maryland, the supreme court ruled that this clause allows congress considerable discretion and authority to enact laws. 1. the process of establishing the legal rules that govern society: congress may establish broad national policies, including budgetary priorities, trustee representation and instructed-delegate representation. 1. the function of members of congress as elected of cials representing the views of their constituents as well as larger national interests. 2. there are three roles elected of cials can assume when representing their constituents: the trustee role.
