Article I of the Constitution outlines how Congress is to be organized and its powers. Most specifically, Sections 7 & 8 list the powers of Congress.
In addition, Article IV Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) provides that laws passed by Congress have precedence over other laws passed by State and local governments.
The Elastic clause.
The Senate and the House of Representatives have the power tomake laws. (the legislative power)
Federal power has increased when Congress uses a broad definition of the power to regulate commerce.
The ability to collect taxes in an example of a concurrent power. This is a right that is given to Congress and is stated in the US Constitution.
The elastic clause, which gives the Congress the power of executing "foregoing powers."
The constitution gives the power to print money to Congress.
What gives the congress the power to pass any law it needs for the government to work
The ordinance power of the president allows him to create laws when immediate action is required and Congress is not in session. This is meant for emergency situations only, and most lawmaking should be left to the Congress to ensure that checks and balances are in place.
The ordinance power of the president allows him to create laws when immediate action is required and Congress is not in session. This is meant for emergency situations only, and most lawmaking should be left to the Congress to ensure that checks and balances are in place.
The ordinance power of the president allows him to create laws when immediate action is required and Congress is not in session. This is meant for emergency situations only, and most lawmaking should be left to the Congress to ensure that checks and balances are in place.
The Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws for the District of Columbia.
Article I gives the President the power to:veto bills passed by Congress