the ability to levy tariffs and taxes

the ability to coin money

the ability to maintain armed forces

the ability to declare war

the ability to establish post offices

the ability to establish courts

the ability to maintain law and order

the ability to levy taxes

the ability to borrow money

the ability to take land for public use

the ability to provide for public welfare

the ability to tax citizens

the ability to control public education

the ability to punish criminals

the ability to protect public health and safety

the ability to conduct elections

the ability to establish local governments

the ability to make marriage laws