Congress can regulate taxes in many ways, but it also has its restrictions. Congress may collect taxes throughout the country as long as they are the same throughout all states. They may not collect capitations (taxes from individuals) or directly tax anyone. Also, they may not pass poll taxes. In terms of war, Congress is allowed to declare war and negotiate treaties with foreign nations.
All Congressional powers are listed in Article 1 of the constitution.
(1919) *Congressional War Powers
War Powers Act
Congressional powers not expressly stated in the Constitution but suggested by the enumerated powers that are written there are called
The War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973. It was designed to limit the president's power to commit U.S. troops abroad without congressional approval.
Congressional Powers
congressional investigative powers
Congressional powers not expressly stated in the Constitution but suggested by the enumerated powers that are written there are called
Powers such as taxation & meetings
Three inherent powers of government are taxation, education, and criminal justice. Three inherent powers of a state are police power, taxation, and eminent domination.
Congressional powers not expressed are implied powers.
There is no mention in the Constitution of a Federal Budget or procedures related thereto. Article I addresses the congressional powers of appropriation and taxation, however, and it is under this authority that budgeting rules have been implemented.