Question

Which of the following are the only powers that the Constitution gives to the national government? (Select all that apply.)

a. establish foreign policy
b. establish and maintain schools
c. maintain armed forces
d. regulate the environment
e. declare war
f. make marriage laws

Answer 1

"a. establish foreign policy" "e. declare war" and "c. maintain armed forces" are the only options from the list that the Constitution gives specifically to the national government, since these are explicit powers.