US Constitution: Powers of the Federal Government

The video explains the structure of the U.S. federal government as a constitutional republic where legislative power is shared with state governments. It details the expressed and implied powers of the federal government, including the Necessary and Proper Clause, which allows for actions like a military draft and setting a federal minimum wage. The video also covers restrictions on federal powers, such as prohibitions on suspending habeas corpus and passing ex post facto laws. Additionally, it discusses powers reserved to the states and concurrent powers shared by both federal and state governments.

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause primarily responsible for?

• Restricting the federal government's ability to levy taxes

• Expanding the federal government's powers through implied powers

• Allowing states to coin their own money

• Granting expressed powers to the states

Which of the following is a power denied to the federal government by the Constitution?

• Establishing a post office

• Suspending the privilege of habeas corpus

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Declaring war

What is prohibited by Article I, Section 10 of the Constitution?

• Federal government coining money

• States establishing a post office

• Federal government regulating interstate commerce

• States conducting foreign relations

According to the 10th Amendment, who holds the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution?

• The federal government

• The Supreme Court

• The states or the people

• The President

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Building roads

• Regulating foreign commerce

• Declaring war