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4.2 Powers of Congress

4.2 Powers of Congress

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10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the Legislative branch as outlined in Article 1 of the Constitution?

Back

Makes laws

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a power exclusively held by the Senate?
The power to impeach federal officials
The power to initiate revenue bills
The power to ratify treaties
The power to elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie

Back

The power to ratify treaties

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Congress

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Congress exercise its power in the impeachment process?

Back

The House of Representatives impeaches and the Senate conducts the trial

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the executive branch? Options: Appointing federal judges, Declaring executive actions unconstitutional, Impeachment and removal from office, Granting pardons

Back

Impeachment and removal from office

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a check that the Judicial branch has over the Legislative branch? Vetoing legislation, Declaring laws unconstitutional, Impeachment and removal of judges, Proposing new legislation

Back

Declaring laws unconstitutional

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a way that Congress can check the power of the executive branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional, By issuing executive orders, By conducting investigations and hearings, By appointing federal judges

Back

By conducting investigations and hearings

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