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For each of the following situations, identify which power of Congress, if any,
is involved and explain why.
Economic Power Citizenship Judicial Power Foreign Relations and War
Powers Electoral Power Other Powers
1. Because of the conflict in the Persian Gulf, and several attacks by Iran on the U.S. fleet in the
Gulf, war is
declared on Iran.
2. Because of the oil problems in Texas, the Federal Government has decided to change the
requirements
on who can file for bankruptcy.
3. Because of several reported cases of bribes being accepted by Mr. I.X. Bribe, a federal judge,
charges
are brought against the judge.
4. Last Monday in New York City, there were over $30 million worth of treasury bonds sold to
the public.
5. Because of its importance to world peace, the U.S. now has a treaty with Russia that requires
both sides
to reduce the number and size of their nuclear weapons.
6. Last year as in many other years, a few hundred naturalized citizens lose their citizenship
because of
federal crimes committed.
7. There is a proposal before the U.S. government to re-start the making of $20 gold pieces.
8. Just last week, Santa Claus was turned down as the next Supreme Court member.
Unit: Legislative Branch American Government. Mr. Ramus