A power given to Congress in the Constitution is the power to

draft people into the armed services.

prohibit racial discrimination.

In McCulloch v. Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall greatly expanded the powers of Congress by

providing a very broad interpretation of the "necessary and proper" clause.

giving Congress more control over emergency powers.

stating that the line-item veto was unconstitutional.

stating that the president had the authority to impound funds.

The Founders decided that revenue bills should originate in the House because

representation in the House is based on population.

the House is more stable than the Senate.

the smaller states would have more control over spending than if bills originated in the Senate.

this method would decrease the chances of the president vetoing the bills.

Amendments typically become part of the Constitution by being proposed by

Congress and ratified by state legislatures.

Congress and ratified by state conventions.

state conventions and ratified by Congress.

state legislatures and ratified by Congress.

One way Congress has used its spending authority over the years is to

require local governments to follow specific regulations when giving money to those governments.

allow the president to use the line-item veto in specific situations.

eliminate the president's authority to impound funds.

force witnesses to appear before congressional committees.

Congressional power of oversight is vital because

it serves as a check on the executive branch.

it serves as a check on the judicial branch.

the power is given to Congress by executive agencies.

the power was granted by a constitutional amendment.

Political parties are most powerful in checking the power of different branches of the government when

dealing with legislative rather than non-legislative powers.

revenue bills are being debated.

the judicial branch states that a law is unconstitutional.

Why does the president often have a broader view on issues than members of Congress?

Unlike members of Congress, the president represents the United States.

Congress can use the power of the purse to control the executive branch.

Congress has the power to investigate and oversee executive agencies.

The president had the veto power, which congress can override.

The main reason Congress passed the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act was that it wanted to

keep the president from stopping the funding of its programs.

make it easier for Congress to override a presidential veto.

require that the national budget be balanced.

The National Emergencies Act

required the president to tell Congress when they plan to declare a national emergency.

requires Congress to tell the president when it plans to declare a national emergency.

specifies that a national emergency cannot last longer than four years.

states that only presidents have the right to declare war.

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legislative oversight

two-thirds vote

Civil Rights Act of 1964

line-item veto

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What power allows Congress to review executive branch activities?

impoundment

legislative oversight

two-thirds vote

Civil Rights Act of 1964

line-item veto

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What is needed to override a presidential veto?

impoundment

legislative oversight

two-thirds vote

Civil Rights Act of 1964

line-item veto

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What was the result of Congress' use of the commerce clause to combat racial discrimination?

impoundment

legislative oversight

two-thirds vote

Civil Rights Act of 1964

line-item veto

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Which of the following allows the president to reject only part of a bill?

impoundment

legislative oversight

two-thirds vote

Civil Rights Act of 1964

line-item veto

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What are the powers called that are explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution?

expressed power

revenue bill

subpoena

emergency powers

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Which of the following is a law that raises money?

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subpoena

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Chapter 6: Congressional Powers Review

What is it called when the president refuses to spend money that Congress has voted for a program?

What power allows Congress to review executive branch activities?

What is needed to override a presidential veto?

What was the result of Congress' use of the commerce clause to combat racial discrimination?

Which of the following allows the president to reject only part of a bill?

What are the powers called that are explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution?

Which of the following is a law that raises money?

Which of the following is a legal order that requires a person to appear before a court or congressional committee?

Which of the following is the exclusive right to publish and sell a literary, musical, or artistic work?

Which types of powers may be given to the president in times of crisis?

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