Civics Chapter 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'enumerated powers' of Congress?

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• Powers assumed by tradition

• Powers given to the President

• Powers shared with state governments

Multiple Choice

What are enumerated powers?

• Powers listed in the Constitution

• Powers given to the President

• Powers of the Supreme Court

• Powers of state governments

Open Ended

Explain the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Multiple Choice

According to Section I, Clause 2, from whom can the US government borrow money?

• Other countries, private banks, and individuals

• Only other countries

• Only private banks

• Only individuals

Multiple Choice

Which clause gives Congress the power to coin money and regulate its value?

• Clause 3

• Clause 5

• Clause 10

• Clause 11

Open Ended

How did the Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) court case affect Congress's commercial powers?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are specific military powers granted to Congress according to Clauses 10–16?

• Regulate commerce

• Declare war

• Legislate in international law

• Prosecute war crimes

Multiple Choice

Which clause of the Constitution gives Congress the power to promote uniform bankruptcy laws among the states?

• Clause 4

• Clause 8

• Clause 17

• Clause 1

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the current structure of the federal court system?

• There are nine justices on the Supreme Court

• There are thirteen circuit courts of appeals

• There are ninety-four district courts

• There are fifty state courts

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause (Clause 18) in the U.S. Constitution?

• To limit the powers of the national government

• To provide the basis for the extraordinary powers of the national government

• To define the powers of the states

• To establish the process for electing the president

Open Ended

Explain how the necessary and proper clause has contributed to the expansion of congressional powers over time.

Open Ended

Discuss the significance of Congress having nonlegislative powers, such as electing the president or approving a new vice president.

Multiple Choice

According to the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, what happens if the office of vice president becomes vacant?

• The president remains without a vice president

• Congress elects a new vice president

• The president nominates a new vice president, who must be approved by Congress

• A special election is held to fill the vacancy

Open Ended

After learning about the powers of Congress, what questions do you still have or what would you like to explore further about how Congress operates?

Open Ended

What are some examples of the enumerated powers granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution?