Powers of Congress Worksheet
An 8th-grade social studies worksheet covering the powers of the U.S. Congress, including expressed, implied, and inherent powers.
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Powers of Congress
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which of the following is an expressed power of Congress?
Establishing public schools
Coining money
Creating a national bank
Regulating intrastate commerce
2. The Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) grants Congress which type of power?
Expressed
Implied
Inherent
Reserved
3. The power to declare war is an example of a(n) power of Congress.
4. Congress has the power to regulate commerce, which means trade between states.
5. Only the House of Representatives can introduce revenue bills.
True
False
6. Implied powers are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between expressed and implied powers of Congress. Provide an example of each.
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