Powers of Congress

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 250

• 535

Which term means "having two houses"?

• Bicameral

• Two-party

• Bipartisan

• Two-House

What are expressed/enumerated powers of Congress

• new powers of the Constitution

• optional powers of the Constitution

• powers that are not listed in the Constitution, but necessary

• Specific powers listed in the Constitution

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• interpret the laws

• carry out the laws

• veto the laws

• make the laws

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• National Branch

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

• Necessary & 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 Legislative Branch to make all laws "necessary and proper" in order to carry out its job?

• checks and balances

• elastic clause

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Choose 3 ANSWERS- Which of the following are express powers?

• coining money

• creating in army

• establishing the EPA

• collecting taxes

Legislative powers NOT specifically stated in the Constitution are -

• implied powers

• expressed powers

• super powers

• extra powers