Expressed Powers of Congress

1

Power to tax and spend for the defense & general welfare of the U.S.

2

Power to borrow money

3

Power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce

4

Establish naturalization and bankruptcy laws

5

Power to coin money

6

Punish counterfeiters of money and securities (stocks)

7

Establish post offices

8

Grant patents and copyrights

9

Create courts below the Supreme Court

10

Define and punish piracies & felonies of the high seas

11

Declare war

12

Raise and support an army

13

Provide and maintain a navy

14

Make laws governing the armed forces (different from civilian law)

15

Provide and call for the militia/National Guard to execute federal laws

16

Organize, arm, and discipline the militia

17

Govern the District of Columbia

18

Provide for the laws necessary and proper for carrying out all other listed powers