What is something that the Constitution does not let Congress do?

Question

A.

Declare war on another country

B.

Hold trials for people who have been impeached

C.

Tax goods that states sell to other countries

D.

Approve the people chosen to be federal judges

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is C, but I arrived at this answer by a process of elimination, as the Constitution clearly empowers Congress to declare war (both houses of Congress), conduct trials of impeached officials (Senate) and confirm judicial appointments (Senate). Answer C is worded in "weasel words," as clearly Congress has the power to levy taxes but not to tax goods that states "sell to other countries." That power is probably reserved to the states in the form of state "sales taxes," although it may be an oblique reference to tariffs and duties.

Where did these questions come from? They do not sound like any Civics exam with which I am familiar.

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