1. in order to form a more perfect union,
a. better than the articles of confederations
b. more perfect than before
2. establish justice,
a. legislature at federal, state, and local levels
b. courts at federal, state, and local levels
c. law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels
3. insure domestic tranquility,
a. peace between states, counties, and cities
4. provide for the common defense,
a. national military (army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard)
5. promote the general welfare, and
a. social programs to help elderly and needy individuals
6. secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity,
a. maintain civil rights (including voting) for ourselves and our children
Delegated/Federal:
Coin and print money
Admit new states
Regulate foreign trade
Make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out in its powers
Pass laws regulating immigration
Declare war and make peace
Raised and support armed forces
Establish post office
Concurrent:
Make and enforce laws
Collect taxes
Establish courts
Charter banks
Provide for health and welfare for the people
Borrow money
Reserved/State:
Establish and support public schools
Establish local governments
Pass laws regulating businesses within state borders
Regulate trade within a state
Make civil and criminal laws
Conduct elections
Pas license requirements for professionals
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