Constitutional Law

Legislative Branch

What are some other powers of Congress mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?

Article I, Section 8 lists numerous powers of Congress. Among these powers, the Congress can:

  • Set and collect taxes.

  • Regulate commerce between the various states and with foreign nations, to coin money.

  • Declare war.

  • Provide and maintain a navy.

  • Raise and support armies.

  • Create post offices.

  • Create courts lower than the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Establish uniform rules on naturalization and bankruptcy.