Government Powers Flashcard

Front

Which of the following types of powers is given to Congress through the necessary and proper clause? Options: implied powers, reserved powers, both expressed and implied powers, Expressed powers

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implied powers

Front

The powers reserved to the states include the power to establish schools.

Back

establish schools

Front

The power to tax is a/an

Back

concurrent power.

Front

The power of the federal government to make and maintain interstate highways is a/an

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implied power.

Front

Which of the following is an expressed power of the US Congress?
Options:
To serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces
To negotiate treaties
To appoint justices to the Supreme Court
To declare war

Back

To declare war

Front

The judicial branch can check the power of the legislative branch by

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declaring laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.

Front

Which power can Congress use to check the President? Regulation of Commerce, Cross-cutting mandates, Declare executive orders unconstitutional

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Impeachment

Front

The US government is responsible for overseeing trade with other countries and between different states within the United States. Each state government has the power to regulate trade within the states’ borders. This is because of ____________.

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Federalism

Front

The Senate rejects the President’s appointment for Secretary of Labor because he does not believe in the minimum wage. This is an example of the __________ branch checking the __________ branch.

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Legislative, executive

Front

The executive branch has the power to _______________.

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enforce laws