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| Fundamentals of the American System of Government |
| An on-line Tutorial on the United States Constitution |
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| Legal Powers of U.S. Government From Article I, Section 8 U.S. Constitution For The General Welfare: 1. International and interstate commerce (trade) 2. Naturalization 3. Bankruptcy 4. Coin Money, establish value 5. Weights and Measures 6. Punish counterfeiting 7. Postal Service 8. Issue patents and copyrights 9. Establish Federal Courts 10. Govern District of Columbia 11. Purchase real estate for necessary buildings For the Common Defense: 1. Define and punish Maritime and international Crimes 2. Declare War 3. Make rules for, and fund Military Services This list represents the sum total of the functions the federal government is constitutionally authorized to perform. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” ~Amendment 10, U.S. Constitution Click HERE for commentary |
| Wisdom of the Founders Selected Federalist Papers No. 39 Makeup of Federal Government No. 41, Standing Armies, taxes, powers Selections from Jefferson's Papers Abuse of Power by Supreme Court Enumerated Powers-General Welfare Public Debt and Banking Final Draft, Declararation of Independence Washington's Farewell Address Page 1: Desire to retire Page 2: On Unity Page 3: On Constitution Page 4: On Political Parties Page 5: On religion and government, public debt, and taxes Page 6: International relations |
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