Q. 31 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Writes laws
- Declares war
- Makes the federal budget
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Context
Article I of the Constitution grants Congress these powers as part of the system of checks and balances. The Founders gave war-making authority to the legislative branch—not the President—to prevent unilateral military action. The budget power, known as the "power of the purse," ensures that no federal money can be spent without congressional approval, making it one of Congress's most significant checks on executive power.
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