[1 Point] (Question 2): Which statement BEST summarizes the role of Congress as outlined in Article I of the constitution? Please explain your answer.

Question

(Answer 1[A]: Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for ratifying treating that are negotiated by the president).
(Answer 2[B]: Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for levying taxes and interpreting laws).
(Answer 3[C]: Congress is a democratic governing body with impeachment power and the ability to enforce laws).
(Answer 4[D]: Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for creating a federal budget and making national laws).

Answer 1

Answer 4[D] is the best summary of the role of Congress as outlined in Article I of the Constitution. Congress is responsible for creating a federal budget and making national laws. This includes the power to pass legislation, introduce bills, and hold hearings and investigations. Congress also has the authority to declare war, regulate commerce, and provide oversight of the executive branch. While Congress does have some impeachment powers, the ability to enforce laws lies primarily with the executive branch.