Powers of Congress Worksheet
Explore the enumerated, implied, and inherent powers of the United States Congress with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 12 Social Studies students.
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Powers of Congress
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is an example of an enumerated power of Congress?
Establishing a national bank
Declaring war
Regulating air travel
Conducting foreign policy negotiations
2. The 'Necessary and Proper' Clause (Elastic Clause) is the constitutional basis for which type of congressional power?
Enumerated powers
Implied powers
Inherent powers
Reserved powers
3. The power to levy and collect taxes is an example of an power of Congress.
4. The power of Congress to investigate is an example of an power.
5. Explain the difference between enumerated and implied powers of Congress. Provide an example of each.
6. Only the House of Representatives has the power to initiate revenue bills.
True
False
7. The power to declare war is an inherent power of the President, not Congress.
True
False
Match each power with its correct category.
8. Power to coin money
a. Implied Power
9. Power to establish a minimum wage
b. Enumerated Power
10. Power to control borders
c. Inherent Power
The United States Capitol Building is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the U.S. federal government.
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