Which power allows congress to check the foreign affairs powers of the president?
Eminent domain power
Judicial power
Taxing and spending power
Commerce power****
Which of the following examples reflects an action that congress can take under the war powers?
Congress can -
Initiate a draftto raise troops
Negotiate peace treaties
Use tax revenue to fund the military
Call the national guard to help maintain order in a state after a natural disaster****
To find the answer to the first question, you need to understand the powers granted to Congress and the President in the United States Constitution. The power that allows Congress to check the foreign affairs powers of the President is the Commerce power. The Commerce Clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to regulate foreign and interstate commerce, including relations with other countries.
To find the answer to the second question, you need knowledge about the war powers granted to Congress. Among the given options, only "Call the National Guard to help maintain order in a state after a natural disaster" reflects an action that Congress can take under the war powers. The war powers refer to the constitutional authority granted to Congress to make decisions related to warfare, such as the deployment of troops or the declaration of war. Calling the National Guard for assistance falls within this scope.