1. Powers of the Federal (National) GOVT
GOVT Notes 3-2

2. 1. Delegated Powers
Define: Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Power to Tax
Appoint Judges & Ambassadors
Decide lawsuits between states
Command the Army/Navy & Militias
Naturalization (Citizenship) Rules
Decide cases involving foreign Ambassadors
Declare War
Coin Money
Regulate commerce (trade)

3. 2. Implied Powers Elastic Clause
Congress can pass all laws that are “necessary and proper” to do their job
Allows National GOVT to stretch its powers
EX: Louisiana Purchase

4. 3. Prohibited Powers (Art. I, Sec. 9, 10)
Define: Powers denied to the National government, states, or both
No Bill of Attainder
Law declares person guilty and inflicts punishment without a trial
EX: Curfew is acceptable Bill of Attainder

5. 3. Prohibited Powers (Art. I, Sec. 9, 10)
B) No Suspension of Writ of Habeas Corpus
Police must bring a person held in custody before a court and explain their detention

7. 3. Prohibited Powers (Art. I, Sec. 9, 10)
C) No ex post facto law
- can’t punish a person for an action committed before it was a crime

8. 4. Inherent Powers
Define: reasonable powers the National government has…(not listed in Constitution)
EX: foreign affairs, immigration policy

9. 4. Inherent Powers
Eminent Domain – government can buy private property to use for projects
5th Amendment – fair compensation