Which of the following would be against the Constitution?

Question

Congress declares war on a country, and the president sends troops."
Canada and the United States meet to create a new trade agreement."
Connecticut voters select two senators to represent them in Congress."
California begins to coin and print currency for use within the state."

Answer 1

Congress declares war on a country, and the president sends troops."

This action would not necessarily be against the Constitution as the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war and the president the power to act as the Commander-in-Chief of the military. However, it may violate constitutional provisions if the president sends troops without the authorization or declaration of war by Congress.

Canada and the United States meet to create a new trade agreement."

This action would not be against the Constitution. The Constitution grants the president the authority to negotiate and enter into treaties with foreign nations, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

Connecticut voters select two senators to represent them in Congress."

This action would not be against the Constitution. The Constitution, in the 17th Amendment, provides for the direct election of senators by the people of each state.

California begins to coin and print currency for use within the state."

This action would be against the Constitution. The Constitution grants the power to coin money and regulate its value to the federal government, specifically to Congress in Article I, Section 8, Clause 5. State governments are prohibited from issuing their own currency.