One of the many powers given to Congress by the U.S. Constitution is the power to
A. lay and collect taxes.
B. nominate federal judges.
C. pardon criminals for federal crimes.
D. appoint heads of executive departments.


One of the top functions of the U.S. Cabinet is
A. running specialized departments
B. appointing judges to circuit courts
C. selecting ambassadors to foreign countries
D. creating congressional committees when necessary