Types of Governmental Power Enumerated (Expressed)- powers written word-for-word in the Constitution Examples- “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union…” Delegated-are the powers granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution. Examples- the enumerated and implied powers the Constitution gives to the Federal government Implied- powers suggested in Constitution “in so many words” or “suggested” if you “read between the lines” Examples- powers extended by the “necessary and proper clause” Inherent- powers that sovereign nations are expected to have that are not necessary to spell out in the Constitution Examples- authority to make and enforce immigration law, authority to acquire new territory outside the existing boundaries of the U.S. Concurrent- powers both state and national government share according to the Constitution Examples- lay and collect taxes, establish courts, make and enforce laws… Reserved (10th Amendment)- this power embodies the concept of Federalism…the reserved powers of the states are the powers which the Constitution neither delegates to the national government nor denies to the states. Examples- establish and organize local governments, schools, exercise general police power (protect public health, safety, morals etc…)

THREE SPHERES OF POLITICAL AUTHORITY NATIONAL AUTHORITY SHARED AUTHORITY STATE AUTHORITY Delegated Concurrent Reserved Powers Enumerated (Residual Powers ) Implied [Original, Inherent, Powers & Largely Undefined] Inherent Powers in Foreign Affairs

DRAW A VENN DIAGRAM DISPLAYING WHERE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING POWERS FALL: FEDERAL/STATE/BOTH Coin money Establish public schools Collect taxes Declare war Define crimes and set punishments Establish courts Regulate alcoholic beverages Conduct foreign relations Raise and maintain armed forces Regulate foreign trade Pass licensure requirements for professionals