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== Congressional Powers ==
 
== Congressional Powers ==
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The Constitution gives the following powers to Congress:
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The Constitution gives the following powers to Congress, each corresponding to a particular clause in Article I:
    
Taxing Power: Congress can tax either to raise revenue or to regulate an activity.  Some taxes are designed to discourage sales, such as taxes on gasoline and cigarettes.  Neither Congress nor the states can tax exports.
 
Taxing Power: Congress can tax either to raise revenue or to regulate an activity.  Some taxes are designed to discourage sales, such as taxes on gasoline and cigarettes.  Neither Congress nor the states can tax exports.
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8. “Politics is not fair.” Should it be?
 
8. “Politics is not fair.” Should it be?
 
9. Explain the role of committees in Congress, with examples.
 
9. Explain the role of committees in Congress, with examples.
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10. The constitutionality of "ObamaCare" was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2012 based on which clause(s)?
 
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