Powers of Congress Quiz Review

Congress requires that all fresh foods shipped between states have quality checks to make sure they are safe to eat. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• foreign relations and war powers

President Trump submitted Mr. Gaughan's name to Congress as his pick to be the next Supreme Court Justice. Mr. Gaughan is not qualified. Congress rejects President Trump's appointment. Which Congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• foreign relations and war powers

• non-legislative powers

Mike Pence resigns as Donald Trump's Vice President. A new Vice President has to be selected and approved. Which congressional power was involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• non-legislative powers

Congress decides to limit the number of immigrants allowed in the United States. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• foreign relations and war powers

World War III breaks out. Several countries are at war with the each other. The United States has decided to enter the War. Congress chooses to reinstate the military draft for men and women between the ages of 18 and 25. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• foreign relations and war powers

• non-legislative powers

Congress decides to raise taxes by 20% because of a growing deficit. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• non-legislative powers

Bill Smith is a Federal Judge. He accepts a bribe from a company so that he'll decide a case in their favor. Corruption charges are brought against the judge. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• foreign relations and war powers

• non-legislative powers

Congress decides to create stronger bankruptcy laws. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• foreign relations and war powers

• non-legislative powers

Iran attacks the United States. War is declared on Iran. Which congressional power is involved?

• judicial power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• foreign relations and war powers

• non-legislative powers

Congress decides to create stronger laws increasing the punishment for naturalized citizens who commit federal crimes. One of the punishments is that they could lose their citizenship. Which congressional power is involved?

• economic power

• judicial power

• citizenship and domestic powers

• foreign relations and war powers