Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers of Congress?

• A. Article II
• B. Article III
• C. Article I
• D. Article IV

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is which part of the Constitution assigns and describes the powers of the legislative branch. Article I is the one that creates Congress and lays out its authority. It lists the powers Congress has, such as collecting taxes, borrowing money, regulating commerce, coining money, declaring war, and raising armies. It also includes the Necessary and Proper Clause, which lets Congress pass laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers. Beyond powers, Article I explains how Congress is organized into two houses and how a bill becomes law, showing how the legislative branch operates within the system of checks and balances with the President and the courts. The other parts of the Constitution describe the other branches and how states interact, so they don’t outline Congress’s powers.