WorksheetsPowers of Congress
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
All of the following are powers of Congress except
implied powers
expressed powers
inherent powers
judicial powers
In the early days of the government under the Constitution, a strict constructionist felt that the Constitution was flexible and open to interpretation.
True
False
Which of the following best describes the difference between a direct tax and an indirect tax?
A direct tax is one paid for by an individual whereas an indirect tax is passed on to individuals by others
A direct tax is paid for by an individual whereas an indirect tax is one that is withheld from one's paycheck
A direct tax is passed on to individuals by others whereas an indirect tax is one paid for by an individual
A direct tax is charged to individual income whereas an indirect tax is charged to business income
Which government has the power to borrow money?
Federal (national) government only
state & local government only
Federal, state, & local governments
Federal & state government only
Which Supreme Court case confirmed Congress' power to regulate interstate commerce when it ruled against a steamboat company?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
Scott v. Sanford (1857)
The currency power can be best described as
the power of Congress to regulate debt proceedings against individuals and businesses
the power of Congress to regulate interstate trade and transactions
the power of Congress to coin money and print legal tender
the power of Congress to borrow money to pay debts incurred by the government
Which of these is not an expressed power granted to Congress?
the postal power to create post offices and laws regulating the mail
the power to declare war
the power to create a national school system and national standards for teaching and learning
the power to set weights and measures
The Necessary & Proper Clause of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to interpret their powers based on expressed powers is also known as the
stretch clause
rubber clause
elastic clause
implied powers clauses
Which of these correctly outlines the impeachment process of the president?
House of Representatives votes for impeachment, Supreme Court holds a trial, Senate votes to acquit or find guilty
Senate votes for impeachment, House of Representatives holds a trial with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding over the trial
The Supreme Court presides over all proceedings of an impeachment
House of Representatives votes for impeachment, Senate holds a trial with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding
Who votes to confirm presidential appointments and treaties?
House of Representatives only
Senate only
Both House of Representatives and Senate
Neither, the President has the power to appoint positions and confirm treaties
