| − | The powers of Congress, called the [[Delegated Powers]] are detailed in [[United States Constitution:Article I|Article I]], section eight. Congress is vested with the power to impose and collect [[taxes]], to [[borrow]] and [[coin]] [[money]], and to regulate foreign trade and [[interstate commerce]]. Congress is also responsible to create [[post office]]s and [[federal court]]s, maintain the [[Army]] and [[Navy]], and admit new [[states]] into the union. Additionally, Congress can propose [[amendment]]s to the [[Constitution]]. The [[Necessary and Proper Clause]] grants Congress all other powers necessary to carry out its duties.<ref>U.S. Government and Politics</ref> | + | The powers of Congress, called the [[Delegated Powers]] are detailed in [[United States Constitution:Article I|Article I]], section eight. Congress is vested with the power to impose and collect [[taxes]], to [[loan|borrow]] and [[coin]] [[money]], and to regulate foreign trade and [[interstate commerce]]. Congress is also responsible to create [[post office]]s and [[federal court]]s, maintain the [[Army]] and [[Navy]], and admit new [[states]] into the union. Additionally, Congress can propose [[amendment]]s to the [[Constitution]]. The [[Necessary and Proper Clause]] grants Congress all other powers necessary to carry out its duties.<ref>U.S. Government and Politics</ref> |