FEDERAL POWERS

This power allows the federal government to create money

• coin money

• declare war

• establish armed forces

• make laws to enforce the constitution

This power allows the federal government to to officially decide to fight or go to war Congress has the power to declare war on/against other countries.

• coin money

• declare war

• freedom of speech

• we the people

This power gives the federal government the power to raise and maintain the military.

• enter treaties with other countries

• Establish armed forces

• build highways

• create a post office

This power gives the federal government the power to enter into agreements with other countries.

• all state insurance

• create a post office

• cox cable

• Enter treaties with other countries

This federal power gives the government the power to construct or designate post offices with the implied authority to carry, deliver, and regulate the mail

• Create and collect taxes (Federal and State taxes)

• Spend money for the betterment of the general welfare

• Set up courts

• Create a post office

This power gives the federal government the power to ensure that the law is obeyed.

• Build highways

• Charter banks and corporations

• Make laws to enforce the Constitution

• Borrow money