Civics Chapter 9

Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

Powers assumed by tradition

Powers given to the President

Powers shared with state governments

Powers listed in the Constitution

Powers given to the President

Powers of the Supreme Court

Powers of state governments

Other countries, private banks, and individuals

Only other countries

Only private banks

Only individuals

Clause 3

Clause 5

Clause 10

Clause 11

Regulate commerce

Declare war

Legislate in international law

Prosecute war crimes

Clause 4

Clause 8

Clause 17

Clause 1

There are nine justices on the Supreme Court

There are thirteen circuit courts of appeals

There are ninety-four district courts

There are fifty state courts

To limit the powers of the national government

To provide the basis for the extraordinary powers of the national government

To define the powers of the states

To establish the process for electing the president

The president remains without a vice president

Congress elects a new vice president

The president nominates a new vice president, who must be approved by Congress

A special election is held to fill the vacancy