Article 1 Section 8 Powers

In article i section 8 of the constitution congress has the power to regulate commerce.

Article 1 section 8 powers. To borrow money on the credit of the united states. Article 1 section 8 clause 1. Back table of contents next.

Article i article i describes the design of the legislative branch of us government the congress. The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes duties imposts and excises to pay the debts and. The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes duties imposts and excises to pay the debts and.

To borrow money on the credit of the united states. Important ideas include the separation of powers between branches of government checks and balances the election of senators and representatives the process by which laws are made and the powers that congress has. Article i section 8 clause 11.

The dormant commerce clause. But all duties imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the united states. The congress shall have power to declare war grant letters of marque and reprisal and make rules concerning captures on land and water.

Article i section 9 clause 4. But all duties imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the united states. Necessary and proper clause.

The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes duties imposts and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states. To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states and with the indian. Under its provisions congress is allowed to regulate all goods that cross state or international lines.