National powers

Definition

National powers refer to the authority held by the central or federal government in a federal system. These powers include areas such as defense, foreign policy, and currency regulation.

Related terms

Enumerated/expressed powers: Enumerated or expressed powers are specifically listed in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as delegated to Congress.

Implied powers: Implied powers are not explicitly stated but derived from necessary and proper clauses or interpretation of constitutional provisions.

Supremacy clause: The supremacy clause establishes that federal laws take precedence over conflicting state laws when there is a conflict between them.