Chapter 11 Section 3
Foreign Relations Power Congress has the power to “represent” the United States in the world. Regulation of immigration and measures to combat terrorism are examples. Only Congress may declare war. Congress has the power to raise and maintain an army and navy. War Powers Resolution of 1973 gave even more power to Congress.
Other Expressed Powers Congress establishes a rule of naturalization. Congress creates post offices and post roads. Congress grants copyrights and patents. Congress sets weights and measures. Congress handles federal land areas. Congress creates all federal courts under the Supreme Court.