1. Control trade between states and with other countries
Create and maintain an army and a navy
Print and coin money
Admit new states
Declare war and make peace
Make laws for immigration and citizenship
Conduct a census, or population count.
Collect taxes
Set up court system
Establish banks
Borrow money
Make laws to provide for public health and welfare
Set up public schools
Set up local governments
Conduct elections
Control trade within the state
Make laws for marriage and divorce
Set qualifications for voting