American Government / Unit 2 Gov 060 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Enumerated Powers
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The idea
Enumerated powers are the national government's listed constitutional powers, set out chiefly in Article I, Section 8.
In practice
Coining money, declaring war, regulating interstate commerce — items on the written list.
Where people slip
The list defines policy areas; a further clause supplies the legal means.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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