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The four types of government powers are enumerated powers, reserved powers, concurrent powers, and implied powers. Only
the federal government has enumerated powers. This means that they have the power to coin money, regulate interstate and foreign
trade, maintain the army, and create federal courts. Only the states have reserved powers. They have the right to create schools,
pass marriage laws, and control trade within a state. The Tenth Amendment states that all powers not specifically given to
the federal government "are reserved to the states." Concurrent powers are retained by both federal and state governments.
They have the right to borrow money, raise taxes, and provide for the public welfare. The last type of government
power is called implied powers. They are not specifically defined in the Constitution, but they give Congress power to regulate
commerce with foreign countries and a few states. If I had to choose only one or two of these powers, I would pick
enumerated powers and reserved powers. I would pick enumerated powers because it gives essential power to the federal government.
Our country needs to be able to coin money, regulate trade, maintain the army, and create federal courts. I would also pick
reserved powers because states need to be able to have their own laws. I don't think concurrent powers and implied powers
are as important.
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