Question 20 of 128 ★ 65/20
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Official USCIS answers
- Writes laws
- Declares war
- Makes the federal budget
Why this is the answer
Congress is the legislative branch, so its main job is to write laws. The Constitution also gives Congress powers like declaring war and making the federal budget.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.