Constitutional Powers Congress

To make any laws they want

To make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties

To override state laws

To declare war without approval

The power to collect and deliver mail

The power to regulate interstate commerce

The power to establish a national bank

The power to set federal minimum wage

Levy taxes

Confirm or deny presidential appointments

Raise revenue bills

Control government spending

It allows Congress to declare war without approval.

It allows Congress to influence policy because no agency can spend without its approval.

It allows Congress to make treaties with other nations.

It allows Congress to appoint Supreme Court justices.

A bill that authorizes military action

A bill that establishes a program and says how much can be spent on the program

A bill that repeals a previous law

A bill that authorizes the printing of money

Taking loans from foreign governments

Issuing government securities such as bonds or notes

Increasing taxes

Printing more money

Limited the meaning of the word "commerce"

Expanded the meaning of the word "commerce"

Did not change the meaning of the word "commerce"

Restricted Congress's power over commerce

Power to regulate only the buying of goods and services

Power to regulate only the selling of goods and services

Power to regulate working conditions around the country

Power to regulate international trade exclusively

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

96 hours