Test 3 - GC15 - Powers of U.S. Congress

Which power allows Congress to allocate funds for government spending?

• Declaration of war

• Appropriations

• Confirmations

• Commerce

Which clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Establishment Clause

Which of the following powers is explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• The power to declare war

• The power to appoint Supreme Court justices

• The power to conduct foreign policy

• The power to issue executive orders

What does the Commerce Clause empower Congress to regulate?

• State criminal laws

• International treaties

• Interstate and international trade

• State taxes

Which power allows Congress to approve or reject presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?

• Implied powers

• Appropriations

• Confirmations

• Declaration of war

Which of the following is a power Congress does NOT have?

• Declaring war

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Appointing the President

• Issuing currency

Which article of the Constitution details the powers of Congress?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Which power allows Congress to fund the military and other government operations?

• Commerce

• Appropriations

• Confirmations

• Declaration of war

Under which clause can Congress create laws to enforce its other powers, such as regulating commerce?

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

What does the term "implied powers" refer to?

• Powers specifically stated in the Constitution

• Powers not explicitly listed but necessary to implement enumerated powers

• Powers reserved to the states

• Powers exercised by the President