4-2 Powers of Congress

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100
• 250
• 435
• 535

Which term means "having two houses"?

• Bicameral
• Bipartiasan
• Two-party
• Two-housal

What are expressed/enumerated powers of Congress?

• new powers of the Constitution

• specific powers listed in the Constitution

• optional powers of the Constitution

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• make the laws

• carryout the laws

• interpret the laws

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

The implied powers are based on the ____, giving Congress the ability to carry out its expressed powers.

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• commerce power

• power to tax

• power to borrow

Congress has the power to tax

• True
• False

What part of the Constitution allows for the legislature to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its function?

• checks and balances
• reserved powers  
• elastic clause
• concurrent powers 

CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS: Which of the following are expressed powers?

• Coining money

• Collecting taxes

• Creating an army

• Establishing the EPA

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?

• to help carry out expressed powers

• to force the president to sign new legislation

• to encourage citizens to vote

• to give the government veto powers