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Article I: Congress Answers

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Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

A
creating a law ex post facto
B
borrowing money from the government
C
passing “necessary and proper” laws
D
regulating trade with foreign countries
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A
implied
B
expressed
C
ex post facto
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What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

A
The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
B
The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
C
The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.
D
The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.
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What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate?

A
It is the source of implied powers.
B
It is written so as not to be open to debate.
C
It specifically refers to both financial and military powers.
D
It specifically reserves powers to other branches.
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Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

A
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
B
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
C
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
D
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
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Why has the House of Representatives grown so much faster than the Senate?

A
Representation is based on population, and the US has grown steadily.
B
The number of senators allowed per state has been routinely reduced.
C
Fewer and fewer representatives have been re-elected to additional terms.
D
The Constitution requires the number of representatives to increase each decade.
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Most of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

A
virtual
B
expressed
C
reserved
D
interpretive
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Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

A
admitting new states
B
creating a national banking system
C
eliminating amendments to the Constitution
D
determining what is cruel and unusual punishment
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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
B
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
C
explaining the veto and override processes
D
reviewing the executive branch of the government
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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.

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