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The Division of Power in National Government

Delve into the delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers of the US government as outlined in the Constitution, including examples and distinctions between types of powers.

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The Division of Power in National Government

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  1. 4.1: The Division of Power

  2. Our National govt is a govt of delegatedpowers – it has only those granted to it in/by the Constitution • There are 3 types:

  3. 1. Expressed Powers • Those spelled out expressly, in the Const. • Examples: • Lay & collect taxes, coin money, declare war (Art I) • Make treaties, declare pardons (Art II)

  4. 2. Implied Powers • Not expressly stated in the Const but are suggested by the expressed powers & what is written in the Const • Examples: • Build interstate highways, prohibiting racial discrimination

  5. 3. Inherent powers • Belong to the Nat’l govt because it is a sovereign nation (have inherited or have historically possessed) • Examples: • Regulate immigration, deport undocumented aliens, acquire territory

  6. Most delegated powers are exclusive powers – can ONLY be done by nat’l govt (forbidden to the States) • Examples: • Coin money, declare war, make treaties

  7. The States are govts of reserved powers – those not granted to the Nat’l govt & not denied to the States (10th amendment) • Examples: • Regulate business w/in the State, establish public schools, license professions, regulate liquor

  8. Some delegated powers are concurrent powers – can be exercised by both govts • Examples: • Lay & collect taxes, borrow $, define crimes & punishments, make laws

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