Enumerated and Implied Powers Flashcards

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What are enumerated powers?

Powers reserved for the President

Specific powers granted to Congress (correct)

Powers not mentioned in the Constitution

Powers given to the states

What are implied powers?

Powers given solely to the states

Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

Powers of the judiciary

Powers derived from enumerated powers (correct)

What are reserve powers?

Powers reserved to the states by the Tenth Amendment (correct)

Powers granted only to the federal government

Powers concerning international trade

Powers shared between state and national governments

What are concurrent powers?

Authority possessed by both state and national governments Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 1 authorize Congress to do?

Collect taxes, pay debts, spend money. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 2 allow Congress to do?

Borrow money. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Clause 3?

Regulate international and interstate commerce. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 4 involve?

Pass laws of naturalization and bankruptcy. Signup and view all the answers

What is granted by Clause 5?

Coin and regulate money. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 6 pertain to?

Punish counterfeiters. Signup and view all the answers

What authority is given by Clause 7?

Establish post office. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Clause 8?

Patent and copyright laws. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 9 allow Congress to create?

Lower federal courts. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 10 permit?

Punish pirates. Signup and view all the answers

What authority is described in Clause 11?

Declare war and regulate the rules of engagement. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 12 address?

Raise and fund an army. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 13 allow for?

Create and maintain a navy. Signup and view all the answers

What is covered under Clause 14?

Regulate the armed forces. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 15 authorize?

Call the militia (National Guard). Signup and view all the answers

What authority is described in Clause 16?

Put the National Guard under federal control. Signup and view all the answers

What is established according to Clause 17?

Create Washington DC. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clause 18 refer to?

Necessary and Proper clause/ Elastic clause. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enumerated Powers and Clauses

Enumerated Powers: Specific powers granted to Congress, outlined in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Key responsibilities include taxation, coinage of money, commerce regulation, and national defense provision.
Implied Powers: Powers not explicitly stated but derived from enumerated powers and the Necessary and Proper Clause, enabling flexibility in governance.
Reserve Powers: Powers retained by states under the Tenth Amendment, fundamental for state legislation concerning public health and citizen welfare.
Concurrent Powers: Authorities shared by both state and national governments, exercised simultaneously unless exclusively allocated to national power or conflicting with national law.

Specific Clauses

Clause 1: Grants Congress the authority to collect taxes, ensuring uniform taxation across the nation to pay debts and allocate funding.
Clause 2: Empowers Congress to borrow money, facilitating financial management and obligations.
Clause 3: Authorizes regulation of international and interstate commerce, promoting free trade and economic interaction.
Clause 4: Provides the authority to legislate on naturalization and bankruptcy laws, determining citizenship processes and financial insolvency.
Clause 5: Grants the power to coin and regulate currency, establish an exchange rate, and set weights and measures.
Clause 6: Empowers Congress to punish counterfeiters, safeguarding the integrity of the national currency.
Clause 7: Establishes the U.S. Postal Service, facilitating communication and commerce.
Clause 8: Governs patent and copyright laws, protecting intellectual property rights.
Clause 9: Authorizes the creation of lower federal courts to support judicial efficiency and case handling.
Clause 10: Empowers Congress to punish piracy, maintaining law and order at sea.
Clause 11: Grants the authority to declare war and set the rules of engagement for military conflict.
Clause 12: Authorizes Congress to raise and fund an army, ensuring national defense.
Clause 13: Empowers the creation and maintenance of a navy for maritime defense and operations.
Clause 14: Regulates the armed forces, overseeing military structure and conduct.
Clause 15: Grants the power to call forth the militia (National Guard) for national emergencies.
Clause 16: Empowers the federal government to place the National Guard under federal control during exigent circumstances.
Clause 17: Provides for the creation of, and governance over, Washington D.C. as the nation’s capital.
Clause 18: Known as the Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause), allows Congress to enact laws deemed essential for exercising its enumerated powers, ensuring adaptability in governance.

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Dive into the fundamental concepts of the U.S. Constitution with our flashcards on enumerated and implied powers. These essential powers granted to Congress are crucial for understanding American government structure and authority. Perfect for anyone studying constitutional law or American history.