Powers of Congress

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