Powers of the Legislative

Which Article of the Constitution talks about the powers of Congress

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

What is the function of Congress?

• Interprets the laws of our country
• Carries out the laws of our country
• Makes the laws of our country
• To defend the country from danger from foreign powers. 

Which of the following is a power reserved for the states?

• power to declare war
• power to collect taxes
• power to coin money
• power to run public schools

Officials suspected of committing serious crimes-

• cannot be charged with the crimes

• must immediately leave office

• will only be arrested after their term is completed

• may be impeached by Congress and removed from office

When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising

• balance of powers

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• concurrent powers

Which sentence in the Constitution gives Congress its implied powers?

• the Preamble

• the Elastic Clause

• the Supremacy Clause

• the Bill of Rights

Which of these powers are controlled by the Legislative Branch?

• Deciding if laws are unconstitutional, Creating jobs

• Enforcing laws, Appointing Supreme Court Judges

• Coin money, Declare war

• Make treaties, Support pirates

"President Richard Nixon has acted in a way contrary to trust in our nations Constitution. Has has acted in a way to manifest injury to the people of the United States".

What power of Congress would result from this quote?

• Presidential Impeachment

• Presidential Nomination

• Presidential Election

• Presidential Veto

Which of these powers is the most basic and important of the Legislative Branch?

• the power to make laws

• the power to collect taxes

• the power to regulate trade

• the power to borrow money

True or False: Congress has the power to remove the President.

• True

• False