Official USCIS civics question 20 of 128
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
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Official answers (English)
- Writes laws
- Declares war
- Makes the federal budget
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Explanation
English
Congress writes laws, can declare war, and makes the federal budget.
Türkçe
Kongre yasaları yazar, savaş ilan edebilir ve federal bütçeyi yapar.
Español
El Congreso escribe leyes, puede declarar la guerra y elabora el presupuesto federal.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Congress makes laws and the budget, and can declare war.
💡 TR: Kongre yasaları ve bütçeyi yapar, savaş ilan edebilir.
💡 ES: El Congreso hace las leyes y el presupuesto, y puede declarar la guerra.
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