Which of the following statements about the powers of Congress as granted by the U.S. Constitution is most accurate?
A. The founders envisioned members of Congress as having a leading role in the new government because they were elected by the people.
B. Congress is a unitary body because the House of Representatives and Senate convene under one roof.
C. The Connecticut Compromise resulted in Congress becoming a parliamentary body.
D. The principal function of Congress is carrying out laws that have been created by the executive branch.
E. The enumerated powers of Congress as they apply to the United States are found in Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution.
Answer: A
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