How did the framer's construct Article I of the Constitution to create a legislature with "limited" or "ènumerated " powers. What so-called checks were built within Article I to limit or "check" the powers of the legislature. (Think about the bicameral nature of the body and how challenging it is to get laws passed at a minimum). Did the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I get interpreted in such cases as Gibbons v. Ogden (Commerce) and McCulloch v. Maryland (Commerce) greatly expand the powers that were originally granted by the framers? In other words, do you think that the courts have interpreted the Article I powers very broadly to give the Federal Government more powers and authority than perhaps the framers wanted or has the Court's interpretation been consistent with their intent and logical necessity? Lets try and keep it close to 500 words. No less than 250

How did the framer's construct Article I of the Constitution to create a legislature with "limited" or "ènumerated " powers. What so-called checks were built within Article I to limit or "check" the powers of the legislature. (Think about the bicameral nature of the body and how challenging it is to get laws passed at a minimum). Did the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I get interpreted in such cases as Gibbons v. Ogden (Commerce) and McCulloch v. Maryland (Commerce) greatly expand the powers that were originally granted by the framers? In other words, do you think that the courts have interpreted the Article I powers very broadly to give the Federal Government more powers and authority than perhaps the framers wanted or has the Court's interpretation been consistent with their intent and logical necessity? Lets try and keep it close to 500 words. No less than 250