2.  One of the major protections for the people is this system.  It provides that no one branch can overpower the others, and create a dictatorship.  Each branch has specific powers spelled out in the constitution.

3.  Delegated or “granted” powers are those only given to Federal gov’t. by the Constitution.  There are 3 types of Delegated powers: ◦ 1. Expressed/Enumerated ◦ 2. Implied ◦ 3. Inherent

4.  Written in the Const.  Examples include: ◦ 1. Create and collect taxes. ◦ 2. Coin money. ◦ 3. Regulate Foreign Trade. ◦ 4. Maintain armed forces. ◦ 5. Declare war.

5.  Const. says Congress can do what is “necessary and proper”, which means convenient and useful.  These are things the gov’t does because of its “elastic” nature. (It can stretch the power of the gov’t.)  Examples: ◦ 1. Build and maintain interstates. ◦ 2. Prohibit discrimination. ◦ 3. Make laws about kidnapping and gambling.

6.  Small amount of powers in this type: ◦ 1. Immigration control. (think Arizona law) ◦ 2. Acquire new territories. (Like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) ◦ 3. Defense from internal rebellion.

7.  These can be written in the Const. or just not specifically stated for the Federal gov’t.  Examples: ◦ 1. Set marriage age. ◦ 2. Permit gambling in any form or deny. ◦ 3. Set the requirements for certain professions like doctors or teachers. ◦ 4. Establish schools. ◦ 5. Set land use rules. (Like in Cal. to raise home prices.)

8. Sweet Camaro!  These powers can be exercised by both gov’ts.  Examples: ◦ 1. Taxes. (Some states like Montana have no sales tax by choice) ◦ 2. Claim private property by law. (Georgia can take drug dealers car or house as penalty.)