U.S. Congress Quiz

How many U.S. Senators does Pennsylvania have?

(a)  

How many U.S. Senators are in the U.S.?

(a)  

Which of the following are the correct qualifications to be a U.S. Senator?

• 7 years a citizen of the U.S. and age 25
• 9 years a citizen of the U.S. and age 30
• 14 years a citizen of the U.S. and age 35

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators are:

• Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman
• Scott Hutchinson and Donna Oberlander
• Glenn Thompson and Mike Kelly

Who elected the U.S. Senators of Pennsylvania?

• the citizens of the U.S.
• the Pennsylvania state legislators
• the citizens of Pennsylvania

Who serves as the "president" of the U.S. Senate according to the Constitution?

• the president of the United States
• the vice president of the United States
• the Speaker of the House

What are enumerated powers of Congress?

• powers specifically listed that Congress can do
• the general powers of Congress
• implied powers of Congress

The power to tax the people is a(n):

• enumerated power of Congress
• implied power of Congress
• not a power of Congress

Where would you find the enumerated powers of Congress?

• in each state's Constitution
• in the U.S. Constitution
• enumerated powers are not specifically listed

Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress has the power "to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or any Department or Officer thereof". This phrase describes Congress':

• Enumerated powers
• Implied powers