Which of the Following Statements About the Congress Is True

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Congress is true?

• A)Congressional power is unlimited with respect to creating laws.
• B)Congress is the legislative body at the state level.
• C)Congress cannot act outside of its enumerated powers.
• D)Congress only considers bills that originate in the Senate.
• E)Congress only considers bills that originate in the House of Representatives.

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