The Powers of Congress

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for Congress to have both specific and general powers granted by the Constitution?

• To ensure flexibility and adaptability in lawmaking

• To limit the power of Congress strictly

• To allow Congress to ignore the Constitution

• To prevent Congress from making any new laws

Open Ended

How does Congress promote the general welfare of the people, and why is this considered a significant power?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are legislative powers granted to Congress?

• Collect taxes

• Elect the President

• Declare war

• Issue patents and copyrights

Fill in the Blank

A ___ is a law that convicts a person of a crime without a trial.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about the powers and limits of Congress, or would you like to know more about how Congress impacts your daily life?

Open Ended

Should the government regulate the Internet to protect users' privacy? Why or why not?