1.8 Power and the Mighty Leviathan

Question 1

What powers does
Congress have?

Question 2

Article 1 Section 8:

Answer 2

Powers Granted to Congress

Question 3

The powers granted to Congress by the people are specific.
These are the only powers Congress has

Answer 3

Express
Enumerated
Delegate

Question 4

Amendment 10:

Answer 4

Powers Retained by the States

Question 5

what does Amendment 10 do

Answer 5

Any power not specifically given to Congress remains with the states.
2. Remember, the American states came first in our political system.
3. If the power is too general to belong to a state, it resides with the people.

Question 6

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect what to provide for the
common Defence and general Welfare of the United States

Answer 6

Taxes

Question 7

The government can borrow money when necessary.
2. Borrowing can be important during emergencies, like war, but it can also be a source of easy mone

Question 8

To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States,
and with the Indian Tribes

Answer 8

This power compensates for the lack of power in the Articles of Confederation.
2. Note that the provisions reads “among” the several states, and not within.

Question 9

To establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on
Bankruptcies throughout the United States