Article 1 - Congress

What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

• describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch

• defining bicameral and unicameral houses

• explaining the veto and override process

• reviewing the executive branch of the government

Which statement about congress is accurate?

• It contains only the House of Representatives.

• The Senate's membership is based on a state's population

• It is bicameral according to the Constitution

• Membership in both houses is based on equal representation

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator's term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 5 years

The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress _______ powers.

• Delegated

• Reserved

• Implied

• Expressed

Congress has expressed financial power to

• establish a national banking system

• create and collect new taxes

• order the president to borrow money

• seize property for government projects

Which is n example of an expressed power Congress holds?

• creating a national banking system

• taking away the right of habeas corpus

• declaring war and maintaining a military

• building and maintaining roads

Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

• Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be

• the wording of the clause is often undergoing revision

• the clause deals with specified powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted

• The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state

Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

• admitting new states

• creating a national banking system

• eliminating amendments to the Constitution

• determining what is cruel and unusual punishment

Which of these is considered a power of governance?

• regulating trade between states

• maintaining armed forces

• declaring war

• admitting new states

Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

• creating a law ex post facto

• borrowing money from the government

• passing " necessary and proper" laws

• regulating trade with foreign countries