Question

Which statement is true about the power of congress
Congress May overrule the bill of rights
Congress may pass any law necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers
Congress May overrule decisions of federal judges
Congress may override a presidential veto by simple majority vote

Answer 1

The correct statement about the power of Congress is:

**Congress may pass any law necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.**

This is based on the Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause) found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which allows Congress to make laws that are deemed necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers.

The other statements are not accurate as presented:

- **Congress may overrule the Bill of Rights**: Congress cannot overrule the Bill of Rights, as these amendments are part of the Constitution and are designed to protect individual rights from government infringement.

- **Congress may overrule decisions of federal judges**: While Congress can pass legislation that changes the framework within which federal courts operate, it cannot directly overrule a specific judicial decision; judicial reviews and interpretations remain binding unless overturned by a higher court.

- **Congress may override a presidential veto by simple majority vote**: To override a presidential veto, Congress must have a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, not a simple majority.