Powers of Congress
Explore the enumerated, implied, and inherent powers of the United States Congress with this Grade 9 civics worksheet.
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Powers of Congress
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers the various powers granted to the United States Congress by the Constitution.
1. Which article of the U.S. Constitution primarily outlines the powers of the legislative branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
2. The power to declare war is an example of which type of Congressional power?
Implied power
Inherent power
Enumerated power
Reserved power
3. The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the , allows Congress to make laws essential for carrying out its enumerated powers.
4. Congress has the power to and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises.
5. Only the House of Representatives has the power to ratify treaties.
True
False
6. The power to impeach federal officials is an exclusive power of the Senate.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between enumerated powers and implied powers of Congress. Provide an example of each.
Match each power to its correct category.
8. Power to establish post offices
a. Enumerated Power
9. Power to regulate immigration
b. Implied Power
10. Power to punish counterfeiters
c. Inherent Power
The image above shows the United States Capitol Building, home to the U.S. Congress. Its architecture symbolizes the strength and endurance of American democracy.
