Constitutional Powers Quiz
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Which of the following is an explicit limitation placed by the Constitution on the use of the commerce power?

  • Taxation of exports
  • Prohibition of favoring one state's ports over another's
  • Prohibition of requiring vessels from one State to pay duties in another State
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which of the following is an expressed power?

  • Power to draft people into the armed forces
  • Power to raise an army and navy
  • Power to punish someone for not paying their taxes
  • All of the above (correct)
  • After the House has impeached a President, what must happen next in order to remove that President from office?

  • The President must resign
  • The people must vote
  • The Senate must convict the President (correct)
  • The State legislatures must vote
  • Which institution has the responsibility of confirming or rejecting presidential appointees and treaties?

    <p>The Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Those who favored a broad interpretation of the constitutional powers given to Congress were known as

    <p>Liberal constructionist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Congress is given investigatory powers in order to

    <p>Examine matters related to its lawmaking powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitutional Limitations on Commerce Power

    • Taxation of exports is explicitly limited by the Constitution.
    • Favoring one state's ports over another is prohibited.
    • Requiring vessels from one state to pay duties in another state is restricted.

    Expressed Powers

    • The power to draft people into the armed forces is an expressed power.
    • The power to raise an army and navy is an expressed power.

    Impeachment Process

    • After the House impeaches a president, the Senate must convict the president for removal from office.

    Confirmation of Presidential Appointments and Treaties

    • The Senate is responsible for confirming and rejecting presidential appointments and treaties.

    Broad Interpretation of Congressional Powers

    • Those who favored a broad interpretation of congressional powers were known as Liberal constructionists.

    Congressional Investigatory Powers

    • Congress's investigatory powers are used to examine matters related to its lawmaking powers.

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    Test your knowledge on the constitutional limitations and powers related to commerce, impeachment, and congressional authority. This quiz covers key concepts regarding the expressed powers of Congress, the impeachment process, and the role of the Senate in appointments and treaties.

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