Which action can Congress not perform, according to the Constitution?

A. Passing a tax increase on corporations that do business outside

the United States

B. Overturning a state law because representatives feel it violates the

Constitution

C. Refusing to confirm a nominee the president puts forward for a

Supreme Court vacancy

D. Overriding a presidential veto of a tax reduction with a two-thirds

vote

B. Overturning a state law because representatives feel it violates the constitution

The action which cannot be performed by the Congress on the grounds of being unconstitutional are the overturning of the law of states on account that the representatives would feel the Constitution violation.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The law of the states cannot be overturned by the congress as the representative of the states would feel the violation of the constitution. The congress is bound to abide by the constitution and hence can be held for the same due to the federal nature of the governance.

Bicameral legislation is followed in the federal system of governance in the united states where there are two heads, one is the Senates and the other is house of representatives. The congress was established in accordance to the constitution of 1789.