Article I, Section 8

Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution outlines the specific powers granted to Congress. It includes authority to levy taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce (trade), coin money, establish post offices, declare war, and support armies and navies. It also grants Congress the power to pass laws needed to carry out these tasks. Essentially, it defines the scope of Congress’s legislative authority, balancing its power with protections for individual rights and state sovereignty, while providing a clear framework for how the federal government can operate and make laws.