Powers of Congress in the Constitution

Where are the legislative powers of Congress outlined in the Constitution?

• Article II, Section 4

• Article I, Section 8

• Article III, Section 1

• Article IV, Section 2

What are the powers directly stated in the Constitution known as?

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

• Expressed Powers

• Delegated Powers

What is another term for Expressed Powers?

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Discretionary Powers

What does the Necessary and Proper Clause empower Congress to do?

• To make any laws they want

• To make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties

• To override state laws

• To declare war without approval

Which clause in the Constitution is the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• First clause in Article 8, Section 1

• Last clause in Article 1, Section 8

• First clause in Article 1, Section 8

• Last clause in Article 8, Section 1

What type of powers does Congress have that are not listed in the first 17 clauses of the Constitution?

• Expressed Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

Under which circumstances can Congress suspend the writ of habeas corpus according to Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution?

• In cases of financial emergency

• During peacetime for public safety

• In cases of rebellion or invasion

• Whenever Congress deems it necessary

What is the purpose of habeas corpus?

• To allow Congress to tax exports

• To ensure a person accused of a crime is released to court for a trial

• To permit Congress to pass ex post facto laws

• To grant the president unlimited powers during a crisis

Which type of law is Congress prohibited from passing?

• Bills of Attainder

• Ex post facto laws

• Civil Rights Acts

• Appropriation Bills

What is an ex post facto law?

• A law that allows for the retroactive increase of taxes

• A law that decriminalizes an act that was illegal when it was committed

• A law that criminalizes an act that was legal when it was committed

• A law that changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law