Powers of the US Congress

What are the two types of powers that the US Congress can exercise?

• Enumerated and implied powers

• Executive and legislative powers

• Judicial and legislative powers

• Implied and executive powers

Which article of the US Constitution outlines the powers of the US Congress?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Emma, Scarlett, and Zoe are participating in a school debate about the powers of Congress. Scarlett argues that one of the enumerated powers of Congress is:

• The power to raise taxes

• The power to declare war

• The power to create federal agencies

• The power to choose the president

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as?

• Elastic Clause

• Implied Clause

• Enumerated Clause

• Exclusive Clause

In a school debate, Aria argues that Congress can technically make any law to promote a certain aspect. What aspect is she referring to?

• General welfare

• Military funding

• Education programs

• Law enforcement

Which chamber of Congress has the exclusive power to initiate all legislation that will raise revenue or spend federal funds?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• President

In a school election, Sophia, Zoe, and Abigail are running for the position of vice president. If none of them receives the necessary number of votes, which chamber of the Student Congress has the power to choose the vice president?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• President

What power does the Senate have in relation to treaties and presidential nominees?

• Power to approve treaties and confirm presidential nominees

• Power to declare war and appoint Supreme Court justices

• Power to choose the president and vice president

• Power to impeach federal officials

What is impeachment?

• Formal charge of misconduct while in office against a federal official

• Power to raise taxes and spend tax revenue

• Exclusive power to initiate legislation

• Power assumed by Congress through interpretation

During a school play at Mason's school, the students are enacting a scene of a presidential impeachment. In this scenario, who would Sophia, playing the role of the overseer of the trial, represent?

• Chief Justice of the United States

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority Leader