Congressional Powers and Responsibilities

Congress passes a law establishing the U.S. Postal Service.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress declares war on another country.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress sets rules for naturalizing new citizens.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress creates the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regulate air travel.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress establishes a national minimum wage.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress admits a new state to the Union.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress levies taxes on citizens to fund government programs.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress passes a law banning discrimination in public places under the Commerce Clause.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress coins money and regulates its value.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied

Congress establishes the FBI to help enforce federal laws

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Denied