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Powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution. Example: Coining money,

declaring war

Powers not expressly stated but inferred from the Constitu cessary and proper clause.

Example: Creating a national bank, building interstare highways

Powers shared by both the federal and state governme tion,

Powers not granted to the federal and reserved for the states eople.

Creating public schools, intrastate commerce

Powers explicitly prohibited to the federal government. Exa Conduct illegal search and seizure,

prohibit freedom of speech
Denied Powers

Enumerated Powers

Concament Powers

Reserved

Powered Powers

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It looks like you're exploring the different categories of powers related to federal and state governments in the context of the U.S. Constitution. Here’s a more organized way to present the information you’re looking for:

### 1. **Enumerated Powers**
These are powers explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution. Examples include:
- Coining money
- Declaring war
- Regulating interstate commerce
- Maintaining armed forces
- Establishing post offices

### 2. **Implied Powers**
These are powers not expressly stated in the Constitution but are inferred from the Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause). Examples include:
- Creating a national bank
- Establishing federal agencies (e.g., the Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- Building interstate highways
- Implementing a federal income tax

### 3. **Concurrent Powers**
These are powers shared by both federal and state governments. Examples include:
- Levying taxes
- Borrowing money
- Establishing courts
- Making and enforcing laws
- Providing for public safety

### 4. **Reserved Powers**
These are powers not granted to the federal government and are reserved for the states. Examples include:
- Regulating intrastate commerce
- Conducting elections
- Establishing public schools
- Regulating marriage and divorce

### 5. **Denied Powers**
These are powers explicitly prohibited to the federal government (or sometimes to state governments). Examples include:
- Conducting illegal search and seizure
- Prohibiting freedom of speech
- Ex post facto laws (making a law retroactive)
- Granting titles of nobility

This structured list should help clarify the distinctions between the various types of powers as defined in the Constitution. If you have any more specific questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!

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