US Congressional Powers and Legislation Flashcards
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What does the Commerce Clause empower Congress to regulate?
Answer: Commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Indian tribes
Article I, Section 8 grants Congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with Indian tribes.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Answer: A clause granting Congress power to make laws needed to carry out its constitutional functions
Article I, Section 8 grants Congress power to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers, providing legislative flexibility.
Which chamber of Congress must originate all bills for raising revenue?
Answer: The House of Representatives
Article I, Section 7 requires all bills for raising revenue to originate in the House of Representatives.
What is a 'pocket veto' under the US Constitution?
Answer: When Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill and the President does not sign it
A pocket veto occurs when Congress adjourns within 10 days of presenting a bill and the President neither signs nor returns it, preventing it from becoming law.
What power does Congress hold regarding a formal declaration of war?
Answer: Congress has the sole constitutional power to declare war
Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war.
What is the constitutional requirement for Congress to override a presidential veto?
Answer: A two-thirds vote in both chambers
Article I, Section 7 requires a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to override a presidential veto.