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Quiz about The Powers of the US Congress

The Powers of the U.S. Congress Quiz

"WE THE PEOPLE" are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. The founders spent the most time arguing and reaching compromises over what was to become the first article of the new Constitution, the legislative branch and its powers.

A multiple-choice quiz by ncterp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ncterp

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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410,783

Updated
Nov 06 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Constitution grants Congress different types of power. Which one of the following is NOT a type of power granted to Congress by the Constitution? Hint

implied

inherent

enumerated

allocated

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Commerce Clause of the Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce between the states.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two clauses contained in the Constitution deal with one of the freedoms found in the First Amendment? Hint

The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause

The Supremacy Clause and the Free Exercise Clause

The Emoluments Clause and the Establishment Clause

The Necessary and Proper Clause and the Due Process Clause

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which House of Congress is responsible for the ratification of treaties? Hint

The House (with 2/3rds vote)

The House (with 3/4ths vote)

The Senate (with 2/3rds vote)

The Senate (with 3/4ths vote)

5. The very first enumerated power granted to Congress by The Constitution is the power to tax and spend, thereby creating a fiscal policy. There are two basic theories for maintaining a fiscal policy, the Keynesian theory and the Supply-side theory. Which of these theories advocates for strong government intervention in the economy?

Supply-side or trickle down theory

Keynesian theory or Keynesian

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Question 6 of 10

6. Congress is granted numerous powers by the Constitution, but it also denies Congress the power to do which of the following? Hint

regulate commerce with Indian tribes

pass bills of attainder

regulate the value of currency

pass bills relating to bankruptcy

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Question 7 of 10

7. A federalist system of government shares power between all levels of government (federal, state, and local).

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What position yields the most power in the Senate? Hint

Senate majority leader

President pro temp

President of the Senate

Majority whip

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the federal deficit? Hint

the total amount owed by the government

the difference between the amount received and the amount spent by the government annually

the amount of mandatory spending increases each year

the rise in discretionary spending

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Question 10 of 10

10. Article I Section 8 of The Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. In the mid-1930s, a constitutional amendment was proposed by a congressman from Indiana which would require a national referendum before such a declaration was passed. What name was given to this proposed amendment? Hint

The Roger Nash Baldwin Amendment

The Vandenberg Amendment

The Ludlow Amendment

The Panay Amendment

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Constitution grants Congress different types of power. Which one of the following is NOT a type of power granted to Congress by the Constitution?

Answer: allocated

Enumerated powers are those powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution. Implied powers are those powers considered necessary and proper for implementing the enumerated powers. Inherent powers are those powers considered natural for any sovereign country.

2. The Commerce Clause of the Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce between the states.

Answer: True

The Commerce Clause does give Congress the power to regulate inter-state commerce, but the power to regulate intra-state commerce rests only with the states.

3. What two clauses contained in the Constitution deal with one of the freedoms found in the First Amendment?

Answer: The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause

Freedom of Religion. The Establishment Clause states that Congress is prohibited from establishing any religion. The Free Exercise Clause states that Congress may not pass any law that interferes with the free exercise of religion.

4. Which House of Congress is responsible for the ratification of treaties?

Answer: The Senate (with 2/3rds vote)

To be precise the Senate gives its advice and consent to treaties made by the executive. A 2/3rds vote is still required. Many of the government's early treaties were with France (His Most Christian Majesty).

Answer: Keynesian theory or Keynesian

The Keynesian theory developed by John Maynard Keynes advocates that strong government action is necessary to stimulate the economy. The New Deal was formed on this economic theory. The supply-side theory, or "trickle down" theory supposes that the wealthy will invest money in the economy which will then "trickle down" to the masses.

6. Congress is granted numerous powers by the Constitution, but it also denies Congress the power to do which of the following?

Answer: pass bills of attainder

A bill of attainder is the punishment and conviction of a person of a crime without a trial. It means the nullification of a person's civil rights.

7. A federalist system of government shares power between all levels of government (federal, state, and local).

Answer: True

There are two types of federalism, dual federalism and cooperative federalism. Dual federalism is when each level exercises its specific powers. Cooperative federalism is when these powers overlap.

8. What position yields the most power in the Senate?

Answer: Senate majority leader

The president of the Senate is the vice president of the U.S. The president pro temp presides over the Senate.

9. What is the federal deficit?

Answer: the difference between the amount received and the amount spent by the government annually

The national debt is the total owed by the government. Mandatory spending is for programs like Social Security, VA benefits, Medicare, etc.

Answer: The Ludlow Amendment

Introduced by Louis Ludlow, the proposed amendment did not gain much traction until 1937 when Japanese warplanes bombed and sunk the USS Panay, a gunboat anchored near Nanking, China. Still, even with that provocation, the mood of the country was one of isolationism. The amendment failed to receive the necessary 2/3rds vote of each house.

Source: Author ncterp

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