Congress powers

Question 1

Congress raises the tariff on goods imported from Japan.

Answer 1

Enumerated

Question 2

A tax reform bill is passed.

Answer 2

Enumerated

Question 3

The House holds hearings on the problems of AIDS.

Answer 3

Implied (general welfare)

Question 4

Congress appoints a new Secretary of Defense.

Answer 4

X (not a power of Congress)

Question 5

Congress makes new rules to promote safe air travel.

Answer 5

Implied (general welfare)

Question 6

Congress declares war on Germany.

Answer 6

Enumerated

Question 7

Congress punishes tax evaders.

Answer 7

Implied (necessary & proper)

Question 8

Congress puts the $2 bill in circulation.

Answer 8

Enumerated

Question 9

Congress makes a law saying that amazon.com must collect sales tax.

Answer 9

Implied (necessary & proper)

Question 10

Congress passes a law that regulates and limits immigration.

Answer 10

Implied (necessary & proper)

Question 11

Congress makes a law that in Washington, DC, cans and bottles must be recycled.

Answer 11

Enumerated

Question 12

Congress bans the shipping of knives through the mail.

Answer 12

Implied (necessary & proper)

Question 13

Congress declares a law unconstitutional.

Answer 13

X (not a power of Congress)