Which of the following is a power of Congress?
Is it 4
1. Declare war
2. Arrest people accused of crimes
3. Make students learn social studies
4. Decide whether a law is constitutional or unconstitutional
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No, 4 is a power of the Supreme Court.
Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Congress is also known as the legislative branch of our government.
Yes.
For the United States, Article One, Section Eight of the Constitution says "Congress shall have power to ... declare War." However, that passage provides no specific format for what form legislation must have in order to be considered a "declaration of war" nor does the Constitution itself use this term.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_war_by_the_United_States
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is it 1 then
The power of Congress can be determined by examining the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article I. Let's break down the options you provided:
1. Declare war: According to the Constitution, the power to declare war lies with Congress. In Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, it states that only Congress has the authority to declare war.
2. Arrest people accused of crimes: This power does not explicitly belong to Congress. The power of arrest, for individuals accused of crimes, is generally reserved for the executive branch (law enforcement agencies) and the judiciary (courts).
3. Make students learn social studies: This power does not fall under the jurisdiction of Congress. The authority to set educational standards generally rests with state and local governments, not Congress.
4. Decide whether a law is constitutional or unconstitutional: This is a power granted to the judicial branch, particularly the Supreme Court. While Congress has the power to pass laws, it is the role of the courts, including the Supreme Court, to interpret and determine the constitutionality of those laws.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: Declare war.