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Article I: Congress Answers

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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 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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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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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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Which of these steps in the lawmaking process might happen after a bill is sent to the president?

A
The president can veto the bill.
B
The president can send it to committee.
C
The president can ask the house to debate it.
D
The president can send it to the other house.
6

Powers that are shared between Congress and states are referred to as

A
expressed powers
B
enumerated powers
C
implied powers
D
concurrent powers
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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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Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

A
The bill is sent to the president.
B
The chamber votes on the bill.
C
The president signs or vetoes the bill.
D
The bill is introduced in Congress.
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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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