Chapter 5 Flashcards (Government)

Front

What type of congressional power is not specifically written in the U.S. Constitution?

OPTIONS:

Enumerated

Concurrent

Implied

Back

Implied

Front

Which house of Congress is known as the upper house?

Back

The Senate

Front

What type of congressional powers are clearly stated (specifically listed) in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Expressed

Front

What type of congressional powers are necessary for Congress to perform their implied powers?

Back

Expressed/Enumerated

Front

Which house of Congress is known as the lower house?

Back

The House of Representatives

Front

Which of the following is not a power given to Congress?

OPTIONS:

To declare war

To interpret laws

To acquire new territories

To levy taxes

Back

To interpret laws

Front

What type of congressional power belongs to the federal government because it is a federal government?

Back

Inherent

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

To make laws

Front

What are the (2) houses of Congress?

Back

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

What is the term limit for members of the House of Representatives?

Back

None