The powers of Congress

In what year was the legislative branch created?

• 1789

• 1776

• 1801

• 1865

What are the two houses of Congress?

• The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Senate and the President

• The House of Representatives and the President

How did the founders prevent absolute power from being in the hands of one branch of government?

• By placing many checks and balances on the legislature and creating a bicameral Congress.

• By allowing the President to make all decisions without oversight.

• By giving all power to the judicial branch.

• By eliminating the legislative branch entirely.

What is the most important power specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• The authority to declare war

• The authority to make laws

• The authority to regulate commerce

• The authority to approve treaties

A bill only becomes a law after which of the following occurs?

• The president signs it

• The House of Representatives approves it

• Both the House of Representatives and the Senate approve it in the same form

• The Supreme Court reviews it

Fill in the blank: Revenue bills must start in the _________

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Office

Which house of Congress has the power to impeach the president and other 'civil officers'?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

Major presidential appointments must be confirmed by which house of Congress?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

Treaties with other nations entered into by the president must be approved by a two-thirds vote by which house of Congress?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Cabinet

What is the 'elastic' or implied powers clause, and what does it allow Congress to do?