Which passage from the Article best supports the notion that the writers of the Constitution understood that they could not foresee the issues that Congress might need to address in the future?A.While the House and Senate share some responsibilities, each chamber also has its own exclusive powers.B.Congress isn't limited to those listed duties, as the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution states that Congress can make any other laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the enumerated powers.C.The Constitution also delineates the powers Congress has—called enumerated, expressed, or listed powers—that the other branches and the individual states do not have, including the ability to collect taxes, pay debts, borrow money, and regulate commerce (trade) between the states and with other countries.D.Congress is meant to represent the will of the people, but that doesn't necessarily mean that members of Congress consistently act in the interests of the people they represent.

The Constitution provides Congress’ enumerated powers inGroup of answer choicesArticle IIArticle I, Section 8Article IIIBill of Rights

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:The Congress shall have Power To . . . make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.4What type of powers does the passage refer to?A.Implied powersB.Inherent powersC.Reserved powersD.Denied powers

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution . . . which . . . shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress.3Which statement best reflects the purpose of the passage?A.The Constitution can be changed if those changes have widespread support in Congress and the states.B.The Constitution cannot be changed, but the states can call for a new constitution to be written.C.Amending the Constitution is a simple process that should be considered often.D.Congress and the states can work to amend the Constitution, but all citizens have the right to vote directly to pass amendments.

All of the following are among the powers explicitly given to Congress EXCEPTGroup of answer choicesthe power to regulate interstate and foreign commercethe power to coin and borrow moneythe power to declare warthe power to override a presidential veto with a simple majority vote

The Congress shall have Power…to establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States.2What does the quoted text demonstrate about the powers of government?A.All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.B.Some powers are expressly given to the federal government under the Constitution.C.Some powers in the United States are shared between state and federal governments.D.If a power is not explicitly held by the federal government, it is reserved for the states or the people.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS