US US Congressional Powers and Legislation 2

Question 1

What does the Commerce Clause empower Congress to regulate?

Accepted Answer

Commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Indian tribes

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Only international trade

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Only interstate commerce between adjacent states

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All economic activity occurring within US borders

Question 2

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?

Accepted Answer

A clause granting Congress power to make laws needed to carry out its constitutional functions

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A clause limiting Congress to only enumerated powers

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A clause requiring bipartisan approval for major legislation

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A clause allowing states to override federal laws in emergencies

Question 3

Which chamber of Congress must originate all bills for raising revenue?

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives

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The Senate

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Either chamber may originate revenue bills

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Revenue bills must be introduced as joint resolutions

Question 4

What is a 'pocket veto' under the US Constitution?

Accepted Answer

When Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill and the President does not sign it

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When the President signs a bill quietly without public announcement

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When the President returns a bill unsigned with objections to Congress

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When the Vice President vetoes legislation on behalf of the President

Question 5

What power does Congress hold regarding a formal declaration of war?

Accepted Answer

Congress has the sole constitutional power to declare war

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Only the President can declare war as Commander-in-Chief

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Both Congress and the President must jointly declare war

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The Supreme Court must approve all declarations of war

Question 6

What is the constitutional requirement for Congress to override a presidential veto?

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A two-thirds vote in both chambers

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A simple majority in both chambers

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A three-fourths vote in the Senate only

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A ruling from the Supreme Court affirming the legislation