Exploring the Powers of the U.S. Legislative Branch

The video tutorial explores the roles and powers of Congress, focusing on legislative duties, checks and balances, and the distinction between expressed and implied powers. It highlights Congress's responsibilities in lawmaking, oversight, and investigation, using examples like the Frances Haugen case. The tutorial also explains the Senate's role in confirmation hearings and the significance of the elastic clause in expanding congressional powers. The session concludes with a recap of key points and encourages active civic participation.

What is the primary duty of Congress?

• To veto laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

What is a subpoena?

• A type of congressional committee

• A legal writ ordering someone to attend a court

• A presidential veto

• A law passed by Congress

What was Frances Haugen's role in the congressional investigation?

• She was a presidential appointee

• She was a Supreme Court nominee

• She was a social media whistleblower

• She was a member of Congress

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

What is the Senate's role in confirmation hearings?

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To approve or reject presidential appointments

What is an expressed power?

• A power directly granted by the Constitution

• A power implied by the necessary and proper clause

• A power granted by the President

• A power granted by the Supreme Court

What is the general welfare clause?

• A clause that allows Congress to declare war

• A clause that gives Congress the power to raise money and spend it on specific purposes

• A clause that allows the President to veto laws

• A clause that grants the Supreme Court the power to interpret laws

What is the necessary and proper clause also known as?

• The general welfare clause

• The commerce clause

• The elastic clause

• The supremacy clause

How are expressed and implied powers connected?

• Expressed powers are granted by the Supreme Court, while implied powers are granted by the President

• Expressed powers are granted by the President, while implied powers are granted by Congress

• Expressed powers are directly stated in the Constitution, while implied powers are derived from the necessary and proper clause

• Expressed powers are granted by Congress, while implied powers are granted by the states

What is the main focus of the next lesson?

• The duties of state governments

• Two major powers Congress uses in the federalist fight

• The powers of the Supreme Court

• The role of the President