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exam lesson name: government in the united states
exam number: 700110rr
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question 7 of 20 :
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1. which of the following is not a power of the united states congress?

a. enforcing immigration laws
b. regulating commerce between the states
c. establishing and paying for the armed forces
d. levying and collecting taxes
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on U.S. Congress powers (from the Constitution):

• Option B: Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce (Article I, Section 8).
• Option C: Congress can establish and fund the armed forces (Article I, Section 8).
• Option D: Congress can levy and collect taxes (Article I, Section 8).
• Option A: Enforcing immigration laws is typically the role of executive agencies (e.g., ICE) under the President’s authority, not Congress.

Answer:

A. Enforcing immigration laws