Enumerated v. Implied Powers
Content Standards
MI USHG-F1.1 Identify the core ideals of American society as reflected in the documents below, and analyze the ways that American society moved toward and/or away from its core ideals:
- the Declaration of Independence.
- the original United States Constitution (including the Preamble).
- the Bill of Rights.
- the Gettysburg Address.
- the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments
MI HSCE – 4.2.3 Using the Fourteenth Amendment, describe the impact of the doctrine of incorporation, due process of law, and equal protection of law on the articulation and extension of rights.
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will complete a brief inquiry to answer the question, “Does the Constitution contain all of our rules?”. Students will examine Article I of the US Constitution and then use two case studies of historic congressional investigations to see the ways in which Congress’ power extends beyond its enumerated powers. Download includes lesson plan, student materials, and answer key.
