most important : right to declare war!
they can also levy taxes, the necessary and proper (elastic) clause, regulate commerce, regulate trade, establish a military, copyright and patent laws and govern Washington DC
The powers forbidden to the US Congress (and Federal Government in general) are listed in the US Constitution in a very simply fashion. Congress is permitted those powers specifically stated (and implied) in the Constitution. Powers not enumerated in the Constitution are reserved for the States, or for the People. So what is permitted to the Congress is listed, but not what is forbidden.
The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S constitution that sets forth an authoritative capacity of congress.
Article I, Section 8. Powers denied to the Congress and powers denied to the states – Article I, Sections 9 and 10, respectively.
The Second Continental Congress exercised both legislative and executive powers. This convention of delegates was established on May 10, 1775.
Congressional enumerated powers are the specific powers granted to Congress by the United States Constitution. These powers are listed in Article I, Section 8 and include the authority to regulate commerce, levy taxes, coin money, establish post offices, and declare war, among others. These powers are limited to what is explicitly stated in the Constitution, and any powers not expressly granted to Congress are reserved for the states or the people.
The powers forbidden to the US Congress (and Federal Government in general) are listed in the US Constitution in a very simply fashion. Congress is permitted those powers specifically stated (and implied) in the Constitution. Powers not enumerated in the Constitution are reserved for the States, or for the People. So what is permitted to the Congress is listed, but not what is forbidden.
the amendment
Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution lists those powers.
The most important power in the constitution is the taxing and spending power given to Congress. Other important powers include the president's appointment and veto powers, Congress' foreign affairs and spending powers.
It would be impossible to list "implied powers," as they're flexible and designed to fit circumstances as they arise. Implied Powers are those not enumerated by the Constitution (but not prohibited by it, either), but necessary to carry out government functions and responsibilities that arespecifically mentioned.
A. through the expressed, or clearly stated, powers, B. through the implied, powers ( powers deducted from the clearly stated powers), C. through the inherent powers, those possessed by all sovereign states.
Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution lists those powers.
The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S constitution that sets forth an authoritative capacity of congress.
U.S. Constitution Article 1 -Section 8
Congress does not have "undefined" powers. Review: The United States Constitution and Amendments #9 and #10.
The Constitution states the powers of Congress.
Unlisted powers of congress