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.

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