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The delegates took care to enumerate only those powers absolutely necessary, aware that any more could lead to improper ends.

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What did Congress Invite delegates to do?

Revise the Articles of Confederation.


Which article are the powers of the congress listed in?

Congress' powers are listed in Article one of the Constitution. Specific powers are enumerated in section eight. Congress has expressed powers that are written in the Constitution and implied powers that are not expressed.


The First Continental Congress was attended by delegates from each colony except which of these?

The First Continental Congress was attended by delegates from each colony except Georgia.


What are the powers of Congress that are written into the Constitution called?

Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States lists eighteen "enumerated powers" of the Congress. The 9th and 10th Amendments, as part of the Bill of Rights, specifically limit the Congress from taking actions that are not explicitly authorized, stating that powers not listed are reserved to the People or to the States.


Why did the constitution specifically describe the powers of the Congress but remain vague about the powers of the president?

The Constitution's division of powers leaves the President with some exclusive powers as Commander-in-Chief, Congress with certain other exclusive powers, and a sort of "twilight zone" of concurrent powers. Congress also has the power to limit the powers of the President.The Constitution describes the powers of Congress more than those of the president because initially Congress was supposed to rule the country while the president didn't do much.

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What is the clause in article 1 section 8 which gives Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper to carry out its enumerate powers?

implied powers clause


The Continental Congress exercised both what powers?

The Second Continental Congress exercised both legislative and executive powers. This convention of delegates was established on May 10, 1775.


How many delegates to congress could each state have?

Each state can have 2 delegates to Congress.


What segment of the constitution delegates legislative powers to congress?

Part of Congress's exercise of legislative authority is the establishment of an annual budget for the government. To this end, Congress levies taxes and tariffs to provide funding for essential government services.


What does congress mean?

Congress is a formal meeting of delegates.


What does congress's mean?

Congress is a formal meeting of delegates.


Did women serve as delegates to the continental congress?

Women did not serve as delegates to the continental congress during the American revolution.


The Constitution delegates the authority to declare the legal state of war to the?

The Constitution delegates the authority to declare war to Congress. The War Powers Resolution gave the President the authority to send a limited number of troops into battle for a limited time.


Who were the delegates at the Congress of Vienna?

spider


At the constitutional convention the delegates agreed that congress should have power to?

At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed that Congress should have the power to levy taxes, regulate commerce, declare war, and make laws necessary for executing its enumerated powers. This framework was designed to create a strong federal government while balancing power among the states. The delegates aimed to ensure that Congress could effectively address national issues and govern the country efficiently.


What delegates signed the declaration?

Continental Congress =)


Are delegates and the congress the same thing?

yes they are.