Constitutional Powers Congress

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1. Where does the Federal government get its power?

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1. What is the only reason to use the elastic clause?

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1. What does habeas corpus protect? 

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1. What does habeas corpus ensure? 

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Where are the legislative powers of Congress outlined in the Constitution?

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Article II, Section 4

Article I, Section 8

Article III, Section 1

Article IV, Section 2

Multiple Choice

What does the Necessary and Proper Clause empower Congress to do?

• To make any laws they want

• To make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties

• To override state laws

• To declare war without approval

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What type of powers does Congress have that are not listed in the first 17 clauses of the Constitution?

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Expressed Powers

Reserved Powers

Implied Powers

Inherent Powers

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Which type of law is Congress prohibited from passing?

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Which of the following is an example of Congress's implied powers related to money and commerce?

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The power to declare war

The power to support public schools

The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

The power to negotiate treaties

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an implied social and domestic power of Congress?

• The power to collect and deliver mail

• The power to regulate interstate commerce

• The power to establish a national bank

• The power to set federal minimum wage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a non-legislative power of Congress?

• Levy taxes

• Confirm or deny presidential appointments

• Raise revenue bills

• Control government spending

Multiple Choice

How does Congress's legislative power to levy taxes and control spending influence policy?

• It allows Congress to declare war without approval.

• It allows Congress to influence policy because no agency can spend without its approval.

• It allows Congress to make treaties with other nations.

• It allows Congress to appoint Supreme Court justices.

Multiple Choice

What is an Authorization Bill?

• A bill that authorizes military action

• A bill that establishes a program and says how much can be spent on the program

• A bill that repeals a previous law

• A bill that authorizes the printing of money

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What is the purpose of an Appropriations Bill?

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To propose new taxes

To authorize spending money

To regulate trade with other nations

To establish educational standards

Multiple Choice

What is the most common method used by the government to borrow money to pay for its costs?

• Taking loans from foreign governments

• Issuing government securities such as bonds or notes

• Increasing taxes

• Printing more money

Multiple Choice

What did the Supreme Court do after the Great Depression regarding the meaning of "commerce"?

• Limited the meaning of the word "commerce"

• Expanded the meaning of the word "commerce"

• Did not change the meaning of the word "commerce"

• Restricted Congress's power over commerce

Multiple Choice

What additional powers did Congress gain related to commerce after the Supreme Court's decision?

• Power to regulate only the buying of goods and services

• Power to regulate only the selling of goods and services

• Power to regulate working conditions around the country

• Power to regulate international trade exclusively

Multiple Choice

According to the War Powers Act of 1972, how long does the President have to notify Congress after committing troops to an international conflict?

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

• 96 hours