Question

1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Where are the formal (or "expressed" or "enumerated") powers of Congress listed (give article and
section)?
List 8 of them.

Answer 1

The formal powers of Congress are listed in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.

1. Taxation and revenue collection
2. Regulation of commerce
3. Coining of money
4. Maintenance of military
5. Control of post offices and post roads
6. Powers necessary and proper for carrying out other powers
7. Declaration of war
8. Regulation of immigration and naturalization.