What is an example of expressed power given to the national government in the Constitution?

Answer 1

The ability to coin money

Answer 2

Some expressed powers of the President are the power to pardon convicted federal criminals and the power to command the military. An expressed power of Congress is their power to authorize the coining of money.

Answer 3

Expressed powers of Congress:

• To borrow money on the credit of the United States;
• To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes;
• To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States;

Answer 4

Partial list:

1. the power to raise an army
2. the power to tax
3. the power to coin money