Congressional Powers and Responsibilities

The video explores the powers of the U.S. Congress, detailing its legislative and non-legislative roles. It covers delegated and implied legislative powers, such as taxation and regulation, and non-legislative powers, including administrative and financial control. The video also discusses Congress's judicial and electoral functions, highlighting its role in impeachment and amendments.

What is the structure of the United States Congress?

• Tricameral legislature

• Unicameral legislature

• Quadricameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

Which of the following is a delegated power of Congress?

• Establishing local governments

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Coining money and fixing standards of weights and measures

• Regulating state education systems

What are implied powers in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• Powers that are prohibited by the Constitution

• Powers shared with state governments

• Powers explicitly listed in the Constitution

• Powers inferred from the broad language of the Constitution

Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by Congress and the states?

• Issuing patents

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Declaring war

• Borrowing money

Which of the following is a non-legislative power of Congress?

• Controlling the executive branch

• Passing no confidence motions

• Declaring war

• Impeaching the President

What role does Congress play in the administration of the United States?

• It manages state governments

• It controls and directs federal administrative functions

• It oversees local law enforcement

• It appoints state governors

Who is responsible for passing the annual budget in the United States?

• Congress

• The Federal Reserve

• The Supreme Court

• The President

What is the role of Congress in the impeachment process?

• The Senate initiates the process

• The House of Representatives initiates the process

• The President initiates the process

• The Supreme Court initiates the process

How often does Congress hold a joint session to count electoral votes?

• Every eight years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every two years

What power does Congress have regarding constitutional amendments?

• Congress has no role in amendments

• Congress can only propose amendments

• Congress can propose and ratify amendments

• Congress can veto amendments