Powers from the Constitution

Directions: Use the side-by-side version of the Constitution you have been provided to identify the powers that the
Constitution gives to each branch of government.

Legislative Powers: Article I, Section 8

Enumerated Powers Implied Powers
Money Powers Clause 1: Congress has the power to tax the people and Lay and Collect Taxes IMPLIES:
collect those taxes to pay for the country’s needs. The government can support
Public schools, welfare programs,
Clause 2: Congress can borrow money on credit to the public housing etc.
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Borrow Money IMPLIES:
Clause 4: Congress will make laws about bankruptcies The government has the power to
that are the same nationwide. establish a Federal Reserve System
of Banks
Clause 5:

Clause 6:

Commerce Powers Clause 3: Congress can make rules about trading with Regulate Commerce IMPLIES:
foreign countries, within states and with Indian tribes.To outlaw discrimination in public places
such as movie theaters, hotels,
restaurants etc.
Military and Foreign Clause 11: Raise and Support an Army
Policy Powers IMPLIES:
Clause 12, 13, 14: Congress has the power to create and To draft individuals into the
raise money for armies and navies. They can also create military when necessary
regulations surrounding those military units.

Clause 15, 16:

Clause 10:

Other Legislative Clause 4: Congress will make laws about how immi- Establish Laws of Naturalization
Powers grants become naturalized citizens. IMPLIES:
To limit and regulate immigration
Clause 7:

Clause 8:

Clause 9:

Clause 17:

Clause 18:

Denied Powers:
Section 9
Executive Powers: Article II
Read Article II and list 5 powers of the President.
Article II Powers of the President:

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Judicial Powers: Article III

Read Article III and list 3 powers of the Judicial Branch
Article III Powers of the Judicial Branch

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