Powers of Congress

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Powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution are called:

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Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

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Powers NOT explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution are called:

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Implied Powers

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Congress has the power to: Make laws, Borrow money, Lay and collect taxes

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All of the Above

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What article and section of the U.S. Constitution states the powers of the legislative branch?

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Article I section 8

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What is the meaning of the Necessary and Proper Clause?

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Congress can make any law it deems appropriate to carry out its expressed powers

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What type of power is given to Congress through the Necessary and Proper clause?

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Implied Powers

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Strict constructionist is to ______ as loose constructionist is to Alexander Hamilton.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who has the power to make tax laws?

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only the House

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To bring formal charges against a high official in government is called:

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impeachment

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Who has the sole power to bring formal charges against a high official in the government?

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The House