The Expressed, Enumerated, or Reserved Powers of the Federal Government. Other Powers that the Federal Government derives from the Constitution are called "Implied" Powers. This is often a 'gray area' that is settled by the Courts.
Statements are not implied; implications are not stated.
The purpose of the constitution was to link the states into a stronger national or federal government.
Federalism means the division of power between the national government and the states. The Constitution does not clearly define, however, the areas in which these powers are exercised. Keeping in mind that the framers were determined to strengthen the national government, it is not surprising that the powers belonging to the states were left vague.
A constitutional republic is such a system. The US Constitution specifies clearly that all powers not specifically given to Federal government are retained by the states.
The U.S. Constitution specifies what the national government is allowed to do, and it states that any powers not granted to the national government therein are reserved to the states or the people.
No, it is not true that the Missouri Constitution helps establish federal laws and treaties. The Missouri Constitution is the governing document for the state of Missouri and outlines the powers and structure of the state government. Federal laws and treaties are established at the national level by the United States Constitution and the federal government.
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reserved powers
The national government represents all states.
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