Congress and the Legislative Branch

What year was Congress created according to Article I of the Constitution?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1801

• 1820

Which of the following is NOT a function of Congress?

• Making federal laws

• Consisting of two separate houses

• Enforcing federal laws

• Creating the legislative branch

How many separate houses or chambers does the legislative branch of Congress consist of?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two houses of Congress called?

• The Senate and the Court

• The House of Lords and the House of Commons

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Executive and the Judiciary

Which article of the U.S. Constitution lists the specific powers of Congress?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What type of powers are the specific powers of Congress known as?

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Inherent powers

• Reserved powers

Which of the following is a power of Congress mentioned in the image?

• The power to declare war

• The power to tax and spend

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to veto bills

What is a concurrent power mentioned in the image?

• The power to create laws

• The power to tax

• The power to enforce laws

• The power to interpret laws

How does Congress exercise the power to borrow money, according to the image?

• By raising taxes

• By decreasing spending

• By selling government bonds

• By printing more money

Which article of the U.S. Constitution lists the specific powers of Congress?

• Article II

• Article I

• Article III

• Article IV