Fact Pattern 3-A3
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-The Tourist Travelers Association wants the federal government to spend money to build a new highway.Congress can spend revenues
A)only to carry out its enumerated powers.
B)to promote any objective that it deems worthwhile.
C)as long as the funds are spent uniformly among the states.
D)without regard to whether the expense violates the Constitution.

Question

Fact Pattern 3-A3 
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-The Tourist Travelers Association wants the federal government to spend money to build a new highway.Congress can spend revenues
A)only to carry out its enumerated powers.
B)to promote any objective that it deems worthwhile.
C)as long as the funds are spent uniformly among the states.
D)without regard to whether the expense violates the Constitution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Congress has the power to spend for the general welfare, which allows it to promote any objective it deems worthwhile, as long as it does not violate other constitutional provisions.