Congress FAC II P3

What are inherent powers?

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• Powers that are necessary for a government to function, even if not explicitly stated

• Powers given to Congress by the states

• Powers shared between the federal and state governments

Which of the following is an example of an enumerated power of Congress?

• Establishing a national bank

• Declaring war

• Regulating marriage laws

• Establishing public schools

What are delegated powers?

• Powers that are shared between the federal and state governments

• Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution

• Powers that are assumed by the states

• Powers that are not mentioned in the Constitution

Implied powers of Congress are derived from which clause in the Constitution?

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

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

• The ability to regulate interstate commerce

• The authority to levy taxes and control government spending

• The power to declare war

• The ability to appoint federal judges

What is the primary function of standing committees in Congress?

• To conduct investigations

• To reconcile differences in bills

• To consider and refine legislation

• To oversee the executive branch

Select committees are typically formed for what purpose?

• To handle ongoing issues

• To address specific issues not covered by standing committees

• To manage the budget

• To oversee the military

What is the role of joint committees?

• To draft new legislation

• To conduct investigations

• To coordinate activities between the House and Senate

• To oversee the judiciary

What is the purpose of conference committees?

• To draft new legislation

• To reconcile differences in House and Senate versions of a bill

• To oversee the executive branch

• To manage the budget

The House Ways and Means Committee is primarily responsible for what?

• Foreign affairs

• Taxation and revenue-related matters

• Defense and military issues

• Education policy