Article I: Congress

6 July 2023
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Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial. This is an example of
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a bill of attainder.
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Which of these steps is second in the lawmaking process?
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The bill passes in both houses.
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What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?
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The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress.
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Congress has the expressed financial power to
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create and collect new taxes.
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Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?
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creating a law ex post facto
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Which statement about Congress is accurate?
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It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
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The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress powers.
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implied
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What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate?
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It is the source of implied powers.
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After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?
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It is reviewed in committee.