A. Powers granted to Congress 1. Financing Government: A. raise and collect taxes B. borrow money C. use money to provide for our country’s defense D. Use money to help our people E. Printing and coining money 1. Regulating Trade: A. Trade with other countries B. Patents to protect inventors C. Establish weights and measures D. Establish post offices and roads 1. Defending the Nation: A. Congress declares war B. Maintains and army/navy C. Citizen army 1. Enforcing Laws: A. Counterfeiting and treason laws B. National courts to uphold laws 1. Providing For Growth: A. Govern Territories B. Admit New States C. Immigration Laws D. Naturalization Laws