Legislative Branch Test Review

Front

What type of legislature does the US government have?

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Bicameral

Front

Which of the following are the two parts of the US Congress?
Options:
House of Representatives and House of Lords,
Senate and Parliament,
House of Representatives and Senate,
Supreme Court and House of Representatives

Back

House of Representatives and Senate

Front

Which group is considered the most powerful according to the Constitution?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

What are the specific powers listed in the Constitution known as?

Back

Enumerated powers

Front

Where in the Constitution is information about Congress found?

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Article 1, Section 8

Front

Expressed powers of Congress are also known as what?

Back

Enumerated powers

Front

Which of the following is known as the "Power of the Purse"?
The power to declare war,
The power to set taxes,
The power to control money,
The power to make all laws necessary and proper

Back

The power to control money

Front

What is the "necessary and proper clause" also known as?

Back

Elastic clause

Front

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress? Declare war, Set taxes, Spend money/borrow money, Appoint the President

Back

Appoint the President

Front

What are implied powers of Congress?

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Powers that are not stated in the Constitution but are granted because of other powers that are.