Powers of Congress and Governance Concepts

Powers that Congress has that are specifically listed in the Constitution.

Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions.

Powers the Constitution is presumed to have delegated to the National Government.

<p>One who argues a narrow interpretation of the Constitution's provisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One who argues a broad interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General agreement among various groups on fundamental matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A charge against a citizen's person, property, or activity for the support of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tax paid directly by the person or organization on whom it is levied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tax levied on the beneficiary's share of an estate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Government spends more money than it takes in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the money borrowed by the government over the years and not yet repaid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any kind of money that a creditor must by law accept in payment for debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legal proceeding by which a bankrupt person's assets are distributed among those to whom he or she owes debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legal process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A document granting exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, or sell literary, musical, or artistic work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right granted to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right of the state to take private property for public use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assign to a particular use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constitutional clause that gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principle or fundamental policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person who inherits some title or office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To bring formal charges against a public official.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To find not guilty of a charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lying under oath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To issue a formal condemnation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An order for a person to appear and to produce documents or other requested materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers