Question

Which of the following are congressional powers? Select all that apply.

A.coining money
B.commanding the armed forces
C.overriding a presidential veto
D.making laws

Answer 1

A, C, D

Step-by-step explanation:

The legislative branch can create, alter, or repeal laws. Congress can actually have new money coined or changed and control its value. Congress can also levy taxes and regulate the trade among the states. Congress assists in creating and monitoring the departments and agencies of the executive branch.

Answer 2

Powers of the US Congress are implemented by the US constitution, defined by the rulings of the Supreme Court and by its own efforts. It is the chief legislative body of the US.

It has two types of powers :

1. Enumerated powers : Explicitly defined by the constitution

2. Implied powers : Powers that are assumed to exist

All the given options are Congressional powers.

Congressional powers

a. Coining money

b. Commanding the armed forces

c. overriding a Presidential Veto

d. Making laws