Rules were made to be brokenor at least interpreted

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Rules were made to be brokenor at least
interpreted

• Rule of Law

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How are Lobbyists Restricted?

• Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act
• Requires Lobbyists to register with
• Clerk of House
• Secretary of Senate
• Loopholes
• principle purpose of influencing legislation
• Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
• principle purpose of influencing policy making
  officials
• Register basic information of themselves
  clients
• Detail lobbying activities in semiannual reports

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What are the Powers Given by the Constitution?

• Expressed Powers
• To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and
  among several States, and with the Indian Tribes
• Article I, Section 8, Clause 3
• Power to Tax
• Power to Borrow
• Commerce Power (regulate)
• Foreign Relations
• War Powers

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What are the Powers Given by the Constitution?

• Implied Powers
• Not set out in so many words but are implied by
  those that are
• Necessary and Proper Clause
• Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18
• Elastic Clausestretches to cover so much
• See page 308
• Implied Powers of Congress Chart

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What are the Powers Given by the Constitution?

• Inherent Powers
• Propose Constitutional Amendments
• Electoral Duties
• Decide President
• Decide Vice President
• Impeachment
• Accuse, bring charges Treason, Bribery, other
  High Crimes Misdemeanors
• Confirm Presidential Appointments
• Investigate any matter that falls within the
  scope of its legislative powers

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