The Powers of Congress Quiz

Which type of constitutional power allows Congress to declare war?

• implied

• denied

• inherent

• expressed

The states and Congress share power over which militia?

• airforce

• army

• national guard

• marine corps

Which court order forces the police to present a person in court to face charges, except in cases of rebellion or invasion?

• the bill of attainder

• ex post facto laws

• the writ of habeas corpus

• subpoenas

Who has the constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce?

• Congress

• individual states

• Supreme Court

• businesses

The implied power to create Social Security is based in which specific expressed power?

• raising and supporting armies

• collecting taxes

• making all laws necessary and proper

• regulating commerce

Elections are conducted by

• the Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

• individual states

Which of the following is a power given to BOTH Houses of Congress?

• propose amendments to the Constitution

• impeach public officials

• hold the trial of public officials

• approve treaties

Congress is only allowed to pass an ex post facto law...

• when the majority of the states want it passed

• when the nation is in danger

• when the executive branch demands it

• never

The income tax is an example of a(n)

• indirect tax

• direct tax

• excise tax

• sales tax

What is a tariff?

• a tax on imported goods

• tax on exported goods

• a declaration of war

• a limit on imports