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Which of the following is an explicit limitation placed by the Constitution on the use of the commerce power?
Which of the following is an explicit limitation placed by the Constitution on the use of the commerce power?
Which of the following is an expressed power?
Which of the following is an expressed power?
After the House has impeached a President, what must happen next in order to remove that President from office?
After the House has impeached a President, what must happen next in order to remove that President from office?
Which institution has the responsibility of confirming or rejecting presidential appointees and treaties?
Which institution has the responsibility of confirming or rejecting presidential appointees and treaties?
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Those who favored a broad interpretation of the constitutional powers given to Congress were known as
Those who favored a broad interpretation of the constitutional powers given to Congress were known as
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Congress is given investigatory powers in order to
Congress is given investigatory powers in order to
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Study Notes
US Constitution - Powers and Limitations
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Explicit Commerce Limitation: Prohibition of favoring one state's ports over another's and requiring vessels from one state to pay duties in another state. Taxation of exports is also a limitation.
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Expressed Powers: Power to draft people into the armed forces and to raise an army and navy.
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Impeachment Process: After the House impeaches a president, the Senate must convict the president to remove them from office.
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Presidential Appointments and Treaties: The Senate has the responsibility of confirming or rejecting presidential appointees and treaties.
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Broad Interpretation of Congressional Powers: Those who favored a broad interpretation are known as "Liberal Constructionists".
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Congressional Investigatory Powers: Congress may investigate matters related to its lawmaking powers, examine presidential appointments and potentially bring charges against presidents or vice-presidents.
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This quiz covers the powers and limitations outlined in the US Constitution. Explore topics, including the impeachment process, congressional powers, and the responsibilities of the Senate. Test your knowledge on how these principles affect governance.
