Congressional Power

Question 1

Does congress have any police powers?

Answer 1

Yes, only on fed lands and in DC

Question 2

Taxing and spending may be for any ___ purpose.

Answer 2

Public

Question 3

Placing conditions on fed funds requires that the conditions are: 3

Answer 3

Clearly stated

Related to purpose of program

Not unduly coercive or violate Const

Question 4

Commerce power under interstate commerce (3 categories):

Answer 4

Channels

Instrumentalities

Activities with substantial effect on IC

Question 5

Intrastate commerce will be upheld if court finds:

Answer 5

Rational basis that the activity in the AGGREGATE would affect IC

Question 6

Noneconomic activity in area traditionally held by states— can congress regulate?

Answer 6

No (like the VAWA case)

Question 7

Can congress act to compel commercial activity?

Answer 7

No (like the failure of the mandate to purchase individual health insurance)

Question 8

Delegation requires that there be a(n):

Answer 8

Intelligible principle

Question 9

Line-item veto = ok?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Can congress amend or appeal law without bicameralism and presentment?

Answer 10

No (also called a legislative veto)