constitution

Qualified voters elect representatives to run the government for them.

Powers are divided between the national government in Washington and the 50 state governments.

Enumerated/Expressed Powers, Concurrent Powers, and Residual Powers are...

Directly written in the constitution.

Declare War, Coin Money, Issue Patents.

Exercised by both the national and state.

1. Collect taxes.

2. Regulate trade.

3. Borrow money.

Powers not given to the national government nor denied to the states.

1. Election requirements.

2. Marriage laws.

3. Establishing public schools.

Created by the people and is subject to their will.