USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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Question
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What is the main duty of Congress?
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to make laws
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to direct national defense
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interpret laws
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deciding cases involving states’ rights
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Congress, as one of the three coequal branches of government, is ascribed significant powers by the Constitution. All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws.
Detailed explanation-2: -This chapter addresses the most important functions of Congress: 1) Lawmaking (setting policy for the country); 2) Oversight of the executive branch; and 3) Constituent service.
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