Chapter 7 Lesson 2: Powers of Congress

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Congress may not pass laws that restrict freedom of speech.

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True

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Congress may tax exports.

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False

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Bills of attainder are laws declaring an act a crime after the act has been committed. True or False?

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False

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The president can check the powers of Congress by declaring a law unconstitutional.

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False

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The elastic clause outlines the expressed powers of Congress.

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False

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Which section of the Constitution gives Congress its power?

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Article I, Section 8

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Congress’s power to coin money is

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an enumerated power.

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The Constitution gives Congress the right to impeach

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any official involved in serious wrongdoing.

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The right to regulate public schools is reserved for

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the states.

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Congress may override a presidential veto with a

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two-thirds vote.