What are some of the powers delegated, or given, to the national government? Which powers do you think are most important? Which powers should not be given to the national government?
As found in table 3.2 on page 76 of the Edwards book, some powers delegated to the national government include the power to coin money, conduct foreign relations, regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states, declare war, provide an army and a navy, and establish post offices. I believe that the most important powers are the power to declare war and to conduct foreign relations, because these powers involve other nations and governments. These powers are too great to be entrusted to just one person, so they are held by congress, which is elected to represent the people. I believe the powers that should be denied to the national government already are. These include the right to violate the Bill of Rights and the right to change state boundaries.
Another power that goes along with declaring war, is conducting treaties. This is essential to creating peace after war. Entering into war is important, but how we deal with the aftermath is equally if not more important. The treaties and alliances that the federal governments create are essential to the operations of our country.
I agree that the most important powers given to the national government are the powers to declare war and conduct foreign relations, because being involved with other nations and cooperating with them can be a good thing if wars can be prevented and the world can be as peaceful as possible. I also think it is important for the national government to conduct relations among states, because all of the states need to be capable of getting along since we are the United States of America. Again, I agree that the powers that should be denied to the national government are violating the Bill of Rights, because the national government needs to be limited in some ways when dealing with its citizens who deserve to have some freedoms to express their opinions/beliefs or be protected from certain things in court. Finally, I agree that the national government should not be allowed to change state boundaries, because if a state wants its boundaries altered, it should be between that state and the state(s) the boundary changing will affect. The national government should only get involved if there is a major dispute between the states, in which case the Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
As found in table 3.2 on page 76 of the Edwards book, some powers delegated to the national government include the power to coin money, conduct foreign relations, regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states, declare war, provide an army and a navy, and establish post offices. I believe that the most important powers are the power to declare war and to conduct foreign relations, because these powers involve other nations and governments. These powers are too great to be entrusted to just one person, so they are held by congress, which is elected to represent the people. I believe the powers that should be denied to the national government already are. These include the right to violate the Bill of Rights and the right to change state boundaries.
ReplyDeleteAnother power that goes along with declaring war, is conducting treaties. This is essential to creating peace after war. Entering into war is important, but how we deal with the aftermath is equally if not more important. The treaties and alliances that the federal governments create are essential to the operations of our country.
DeleteI agree that the most important powers given to the national government are the powers to declare war and conduct foreign relations, because being involved with other nations and cooperating with them can be a good thing if wars can be prevented and the world can be as peaceful as possible. I also think it is important for the national government to conduct relations among states, because all of the states need to be capable of getting along since we are the United States of America. Again, I agree that the powers that should be denied to the national government are violating the Bill of Rights, because the national government needs to be limited in some ways when dealing with its citizens who deserve to have some freedoms to express their opinions/beliefs or be protected from certain things in court. Finally, I agree that the national government should not be allowed to change state boundaries, because if a state wants its boundaries altered, it should be between that state and the state(s) the boundary changing will affect. The national government should only get involved if there is a major dispute between the states, in which case the Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
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