Powers of Congress Quiz

Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?

• The power to declare war

• The power to issue driver's licenses

• The power to establish public schools

• The power to grant titles of nobility

What is an example of an implied power of Congress?

• The power to collect taxes

• The power to regulate interstate commerce

• The power to create a national bank

• The power to raise an army

Which power allows Congress to regulate trade between the states?

• Expressed power

• Implied power

• Inherent power

• Reserved power

The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress the authority to exercise which type of powers?

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Inherent powers

• Reserved powers

Which of the following is a legislative power of Congress?

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to veto bills

• The power to enact taxation

• The power to declare executive orders

How does Congress exercise its power in the impeachment process?

• The House of Representatives impeaches and the Senate conducts the trial

• The Senate impeaches and the House of Representatives conducts the trial

• Both the House of Representatives and the Senate impeach

• Both the House of Representatives and the Senate conduct the trial

Which of the following is NOT an expressed power of Congress?

• To coin money

• To establish post offices

• To issue educational standards

• To provide for the common defense

The power to "raise and support armies" is an example of what type of Congressional power?

• Enumerated power

• Implied power

• Inherent power

• Reserved power

Which clause of the Constitution is often cited as the basis for Congress's implied powers?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Equal Protection Clause

The __________________ allows Congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs of citizens

• president

• reserved powers

• elastic clause

• Supreme Court Judges