C11_Study_Guide.doc - Mr McCormack American Government...

Mr. McCormack
American Government
Central Dauphin High School
Chapter Eleven Study Guide
Key Vocabulary: Students should be able to define the follow terms and explain them in the context of the
chapter.
Expressed Powers Implied Powers Inherent Powers Strict Constructionist
Liberal Constructionist Consensus Tax Direct Tax
Indirect Tax Deficit Financing Public Debt Commerce Power
Legal Tender Bankruptcy Naturalization Copyright
Patent Eminent Domain Appropriate Doctrine
Successor Impeach Acquit Perjury
Censure Subpoena Necessary and Proper Clause
Key Concepts: Students should be able to do the following.
Identify the three types of Congressional power.
Compare strict construction of the U.S. Constitution on the subject of Congressional power to liberal
construction.
Summarize key points relating to Congress’s power to tax.
Describe how Congress uses its power to borrow money.
Analyze the importance of Congress’s commerce power.