Chapter 6 Study Guide
Define the Following Terms:
Necessary and Proper Clause
Revenue Bill
Appropriations Bill
Interstate Commerce
Impeachment
Subpoena
Perjury
Contempt
Immunity
Legislative Veto
National Budget
Impoundment
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Bills of Attainder
Ex Post Facto Laws
Line Item Veto
1) Why are the money powers granted to Congress by the Founders so important?
2) Why has the commerce clause of the Constitution resulted in expanding the power of the
Congress?
3) What decision was made in Gibbons v. Ogden?
4) By what methods does Congress exercise its power of legislative oversight?
5) What decision was made in Watkins v. United States (1957)?
6) As of 2006 which president vetoed the most bills? Pg. 174
7) What are the main causes of conflict between the president and congress?