Powers of Congress

Front

Congress can use this power to regulate trade with China

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Commerce power

Front

Congress uses this power to set up a standardized system so that your speedometer in your car matches up with the speed limit signs on the road.

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Power of weights and measures

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These are powers that are specifically written in the Constitution.

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Expressed powers

Front

This power of Congress is used as a check on the president to make sure that he is doing his job correctly and within the bounds of the law.

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Impeachment power

Front

Congress alone has this power, not the president, to go into battle with another country.

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War power

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Congress can set up federal banks through this power, even though it is not stated in the Constitution.

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Implied powers

Front

Congress has this power, the power to coin and regulate money

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Currency power

Front

Congress uses this power to set up the standards by which immigrants become legal citizens.

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Power of naturalization

Front

If Congress decides to approve a peace agreement between North Korea and the United States, Congress is using this power.

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Treaty power

Front

Congress can use this power when extra money is needed to fund programs.

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Borrowing power