
Exploring the Powers of the U.S. Legislative Branch
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary duty of Congress?
To veto laws
To interpret laws
To create laws
To enforce laws
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a subpoena?
A type of congressional committee
A legal writ ordering someone to attend a court
A presidential veto
A law passed by Congress
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Frances Haugen's role in the congressional investigation?
She was a presidential appointee
She was a Supreme Court nominee
She was a social media whistleblower
She was a member of Congress
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful
To create laws
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Senate's role in confirmation hearings?
To interpret laws
To create laws
To enforce laws
To approve or reject presidential appointments
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an expressed power?
A power directly granted by the Constitution
A power implied by the necessary and proper clause
A power granted by the President
A power granted by the Supreme Court
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the general welfare clause?
A clause that allows Congress to declare war
A clause that gives Congress the power to raise money and spend it on specific purposes
A clause that allows the President to veto laws
A clause that grants the Supreme Court the power to interpret laws
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