Powers Delegated to Congress

Which of these powers delegated to Congress directly relates to protecting intellectual property?

Which power delegated to Congress involves the establishment of rules for the military, but not the raising of an army?

What is the significance of the 'Necessary Laws' power delegated to Congress?

Which of these powers delegated to Congress directly involves both domestic and international aspects?

Which listed power is most closely tied to the concept of a national identity and unity within the United States?

Powers Delegated to Congress

Congress has the power to tax and spend money.
Congress can borrow money for the U.S.
Congress regulates foreign and domestic trade.
Congress manages naturalization and bankruptcy processes.
Congress creates and controls coins, weights, and measures.
Congress establishes punishments for counterfeiting.
Congress controls the postal service.
Congress protects authors and inventors through copyrights and patents.
Congress establishes lower courts under the Supreme Court.
Congress has the power to punish acts of piracy.
Congress has the power to declare war, at the request of the President.
Congress funds and supports the army.
Congress funds and supports the navy.
Congress sets military rules.
Congress manages the national guard/militia.
Congress establishes rules for the national guard/militia.
Congress controls the District of Columbia
Congress can create laws about items 1-17. This is known as the "elastic clause". (This power allows for laws related to areas not specifically mentioned).

Explore the various powers granted to Congress under the U.S. Constitution through this quiz. Delve into topics such as taxation, trade regulation, military support, and the elastic clause. Test your knowledge on how these powers shape the government and its operations.