Why Was Congress Viewed as the First Branch of Government

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why was Congress viewed as the first branch of government by the framers of the Constitution?

• A) because it was designed to be the most powerful of the three branches of government
• B) because both chambers were directly elected by the people
• C) because Congress had limited authority under the necessary and proper clause
• D) because Congress could overturn Supreme Court decisions by passing a law

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