The Legislative Branch

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• make the laws

• enforce the laws

• interpret the laws

What does it mean for a power to be enumerated?

• it is listed in the Constitution

• it is NOT listed in the Constitution

• you can infer it from other powers

Which of the following is an enumerated power?

• the power to draft

• the power to tax

• the power to arrest people

• the power to negotiate treaties

All of the following are enumerated powers EXCEPT:

• the power to establish post offices

• the power to declare war

• the power to build schools

• the power to determine naturalization laws

What is an implied power?

• A power not listed in the Constitution, but can be reasonably inferred

• A power that is listed in the Constitution

• A power that the Supreme Court gave to Congress

Which of the following people is eligible to run for the House of Representatives?

• Myracle is a 30 year old from Chicago who has been a US resident for 4 years.

• Elijah is a 37 year old from Orlando who has been a US citizen for 8 years.

• Anastasija is a 26 year old from Dallas who has lived in the US for 3 years.

• Denoris is a 18 year old from Los Angeles who moved to the US 6 months ago.

Which of the following is a power of the US Senate?

• approve Presidential appointments and treaties

• begin impeachment charges

• tax the House

• elect the President

How long does a member of the US House of Representatives serve in one term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How long is one term for a US Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What does the "necessary and proper" clause, or the "elastic clause" do to the power of Congress?

• stretch their powers

• limit their powers

• end their powers

• give their powers to the President