Unit 2 Quiz

What are the enumerated powers of Congress as found in Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution?

• Declaring war, regulating interstate commerce, and establishing courts

• Declaring war, appointing judges, and conducting foreign policy

• Regulating education, collecting state taxes, and managing healthcare

• Conducting elections, managing local governments, and issuing licenses

What is meant by Congress having the "power of the purse"?

• The ability to declare war

• The ability to regulate interstate commerce

• The ability to control fiscal policy and government spending

• The ability to appoint judges

What does the War Powers Resolution require the president to do?

• Declare war within 24 hours of military action

• Notify Congress within 48 hours of taking military action

• Obtain approval from the Supreme Court before military action

• Consult with the United Nations before military action

Which event led to the passing of the War Powers Resolution in 1974?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Gulf War

• The Iraq War

What is the nickname given to the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• Elastic Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Enumerated Clause

• Legislative Clause

Which clause allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce?

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Enumerated Clause

• Budget Clause

What is required for a bill to be introduced in the House of Representatives?

• It must be a revenue bill

• It must be a defense bill

• It must be a foreign policy bill

• It must be a healthcare bill

What is the role of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?

• To score and predict the effects of legislation

• To introduce new bills

• To veto bills

• To enforce laws

What is a discharge petition?

• A request to release a bill from committee

• A method to veto a bill

• A way to introduce a new bill

• A process to amend a bill

What is a filibuster in the context of the U.S. Senate?

• A method to speed up the legislative process

• A tactic to delay or block Senate action on a bill

• A type of voting procedure

• A committee that resolves differences in legislation