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What are 3 things that Congress does not have the power to do?
Limits on Congress
- pass ex post facto laws, which outlaw acts after they have already been committed.
- pass bills of attainder, which punish individuals outside of the court system.
- suspend the writ of habeas corpus, a court order requiring the federal government to charge individuals arrested for crimes.
What powers are denied the states?
The Constitution denies the state governments the authority to:
- make treaties with foreign governments;
- issue bills of Marque;
- coin money;
- tax imports or exports;
- tax foreign ships; and.
- maintain troops or ships in a time of peace. . About.
What power do states not have?
Powers Reserved for the Federal Government States cannot form alliances with foreign governments, declare war, coin money, or impose duties on imports or exports.
What are some things Congress is not allowed to do?
While the United States Constitution grants Congress power to do many things, examples of what they are prohibited from doing is the grant or issue of a title of nobility to any person or pass laws restricting religious pursuits, including the development of new religions.
Why does Congress not have the power to investigate?
It cannot investigate matters where the means of redress is purely judicial. Nor can Congress investigate matters committed to the President’s discretion. For example, Congress could not undertake an investigation to determine an individual’s entitlement to a pardon because the Constitution granted the pardon power to the President, not Congress.
Congress has the authority to conduct investigations “in aid of its legislative function.” That authority can extend to investigations for the purpose of deciding whether legislation is appropriate, to information gathering on matters of national importance, to oversight of federal departments and executive agencies.
How does the separation of powers affect Congress?
The doctrine of separation of powers also places limits on congressional authority to investigate. Congress cannot, under the guise of an investigation, usurp the power of another branch of government. It cannot investigate matters where the means of redress is purely judicial.