Question

Which of the following are powers of Congress? (choose all that apply)

1. appointing ambassadors

2. declaring war

3. regulating commerce

4. approving the annual budget

Answer 1

Congress has the power to:

Make laws.

Declare war.

Raise and provide public money and oversee its proper expenditure.

Impeach and try federal officers.

Approve presidential appointments.

Approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch.

Oversight and investigations.

Answer 2

Congress has the power to (2) declare war and (3) regulate commerce.

Congress upholds the power to declare war at any time and regulate the US system of commerce. Appointing ambassadors is a permission restricted to the president, and the approval of the annual budget is a responsibility of Congress, not a power.