Question

1. Write a brief definition for each of the

following terms:
implied powers,

elastic clause,

impeach,

and treason.

Answer 1

Implied powers are political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution. They’re implied to be granted because similar powers have set a precedent.

Elastic Clause: a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.
to charge with a crime or misdemeanor

Impeach: to charge (a public official) before a competent tribunal with misconduct in office

Treason: the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family