Which of these is a true statement about the limits placed on Congress? Select all that apply.

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The Bill of Rights gives Congress power to tax citizens.
The Bill of Rights gives Congress power to tax citizens.

Federalism places limits on Congress by reserving certain powers to the courts.
Federalism places limits on Congress by reserving certain powers to the courts.

The Constitution limits Congress from passing certain kinds of laws.
The Constitution limits Congress from passing certain kinds of laws.

Separation of powers divides the national government into different branches.
Separation of powers divides the national government into different branches.

Congress cannot override a veto by the president.
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Answer 1

The true statements about the limits placed on Congress are:

1. The Constitution limits Congress from passing certain kinds of laws. - This is true as the Constitution outlines specific powers and limitations on Congress, including prohibitions on certain types of legislation.

2. Separation of powers divides the national government into different branches. - While this statement is more about the structure of government rather than direct limits on Congress, it indirectly limits Congress by creating a system of checks and balances among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

The other statements are not accurate:

• The Bill of Rights does not grant Congress the power to tax citizens; rather, it protects individual rights and limits government power.
• Federalism places limits on Congress by reserving certain powers to the states, not the courts.
• Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses, so it can indeed override a veto.

Thus, the valid answers are the second and third options.