The Powers and Limitations of the Federal Government
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Which branch of the federal government is responsible for granting reprieves and pardons?

  • Supreme Court
  • Congress
  • President (correct)
  • Federal courts
  • Which clause in the Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its other powers?

  • The Necessary and Proper Clause (correct)
  • The Implied Powers Clause
  • The Enumerated Powers Clause
  • The Elastic Clause
  • Which type of powers belong to the National Government because they are inherent to a sovereign nation?

  • Expressed powers
  • Implied powers
  • Enumerated powers
  • Inherent powers (correct)
  • Which branch of the federal government has the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce?

    <p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its other powers?

    <p>Necessary and Proper Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of powers are expressly spelled out in the Constitution?

    <p>Expressed powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which expressed power has Congress created the Interstate highway system?

    <p>Power to regulate interstate commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the federal government has the power to grant reprieves and pardons?

    <p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers belong to the National Government because they are inherent to a sovereign nation?

    <p>Inherent powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers does the Constitution expressly deny to the National Government?

    <p>Tax exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers are not specifically granted to the National Government by the Constitution?

    <p>Reserved powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers are created by the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

    <p>Implied powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers are denied to the National Government due to the silence of the Constitution?

    <p>Silent powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the federal government has the power to declare war?

    <p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the federal government is responsible for granting reprieves and pardons?

    <p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its other powers?

    <p>Necessary and Proper Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of powers are expressly spelled out in the Constitution?

    <p>Expressed powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers are denied to the National Government due to the silence of the Constitution?

    <p>Tax exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the federal government is responsible for interpreting the laws and the Constitution?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which expressed power has Congress created the Interstate highway system?

    <p>Power to regulate interstate commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers belong to the National Government because they are inherent to a sovereign nation?

    <p>Inherent powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers does the Constitution expressly deny to the National Government?

    <p>Prohibit freedom of religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the federal government has the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce?

    <p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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