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Understanding the Powers and Limitations of Congress

Understanding the Powers and Limitations of Congress

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

8th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the role and powers of Congress as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. It covers the origins of Congress, its enumerated and implied powers, and the Elastic Clause. The tutorial also discusses the powers prohibited to Congress and its unique ability to impeach officials. The balance of power and the debate over the extent of implied powers are highlighted.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the creation of a new government under the U.S. Constitution?

To eliminate the legislative branch entirely

To give all power to the states

To maintain the same level of power as under the Articles of Confederation

To expand national power while setting limits on its use

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the Articles of Confederation, what was the main issue with the legislative branch?

It was only temporary

It was not established

It had little power

It had too much power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of Congress?

Declaring war

Regulating interstate commerce

Setting taxes

Appointing Supreme Court justices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which power allows Congress to create courts lower than the Supreme Court?

The Elastic Clause

The Judicial Clause

The Supremacy Clause

The Enumerated Powers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Elastic Clause also known as?

The Necessary and Proper Clause

The Enumerated Powers Clause

The Supremacy Clause

The Commerce Clause

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a major point of debate regarding the Elastic Clause?

Its impact on the executive branch

Its potential to give Congress too much power

Its ability to limit state powers

Its role in appointing judges

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a power specifically banned to Congress?

Issuing currency

Regulating interstate commerce

Abolishing the slave trade before 1808

Raising a permanent army

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