What is the primary source of Congress's power to pass laws?

Congressional Powers and Commerce Clause

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Bill of Rights
The Commerce Clause
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which document assigns powers to different branches of the federal government?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The United States Constitution
The Magna Carta
The Federalist Papers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What must Congress have to pass a law?
State consent
A majority vote
Presidential approval
Authority from the Constitution
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution empower Congress to do?
Declare war
Amend the Constitution
Impose taxes
Regulate commerce
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What example is given to illustrate the need for authority before taking action?
Driving a car
Flying a jet
Sailing a boat
Riding a bicycle
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for Congress's power to regulate commerce between states?
International Commerce Clause
Interstate Commerce Clause
Federal Commerce Clause
State Commerce Clause
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the combined term for the Interstate and International Commerce Clauses?
The National Commerce Clause
The Global Commerce Clause
The Commerce Clause
The Trade Clause
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